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AIA Alaska 2019
VaproShield is proudly exhibiting at AIA Alaska Conference, Oct 11-12th, at Anchorage Museum! Come see us and see samples of our products, including the all-new SlopeShield Plus SA Self-Adhered.
Living Product Expo
Come visit VaproShield at Living Product Expo at Music City Center in Nashville, TN between Oct. 8-10. Learn more about SlopeShield Plus SA at booth #106!
Metalcon 2019
On Oct 16th-18th come see samples of VaproShield's newest product, SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered, at Metalcon 2019 in Pittsburg, PA, booth #1552.
Northwest Wood Design Symposium
VaproShield is proudly exhibiting at Northwest Wood Design Symposium, June 19, 2019, at Washington State Convention Center. Come see us!
North American Passive House Network
Come see us June 27-28 at NAPHN19 Conference + Expo in NYC – the largest gathering of professionals working with Passive House technology in the U.S. to date!
Meeting in the Mountains
Visit us at Meeting in the Mountains in Billings, MT on April 11th-13th to see VaproShield Senior Building Scientist, Scott Wood, speak about rainscreen design and vapor barriers.
CSI Portland Industry Forum
Come visit VaproShield at booth #1006 between April 16-17 for RoofTech 2019 in Montreal, QB. Learn about our newest product, SlopeShield Plus Self-Adhered—a highly vapor permeable roofing underlayment Air Barrier (AB) material.
ENR Midwest’s 2018 Best Projects – Energy/Industrial
VaproShield is honored to announce that their latest high-performance project in West Michigan—Holland Energy Park—received the ‘Best Energy/Industrial” Award in the 2019 ENR Midwest Best Projects Competition. Holland Energy Park is the second VaproShield project to win an ENR award, following Bridge on Race in Philadelphia.
CSI Portland Industry Forum
On March 14 & 15, visit us at CSI Portland Industry Forum, where VaproShield will be presenting as an industry sponsor!
RCI Convention and Tradeshow
Come visit VaproShield at booth #922, March 14-19 at the International RCI Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, FL.
Mass Timber Conference 2019
Visit Booth 427 on March 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center to see how VaproShield membranes are the perfect product for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT.)
2019 ABAA Conference and Tradeshow
Visit us at ABAA Conference & Trade Show on March 26th & 27th to see VaproShield Senior Building Scientist, Scott Wood, speak about the paybacks and downfalls of infrared thermography.
BUILDEX Vancouver
Come visit us at BUILDEX Vancouver on February 13-14, 2019. Use discount code: BXV19 during registration. See You There!
ABX | ArchitectureBoston Expo
Join us in Boston on Nov. 28-29 for the largest sustainable building event in the US!! Visit booth #1437 to learn more about our award-winning WRB/AB membranes.
BUILDEX Calgary
Come visit us at BUILDEX Calgary on November 7 & 8, 2018.. View Mock Ups and Samples Of Our Simplified Air-Barrier System at Booth 404. See You There!
Bay Area Wood Design Symposium
Visit VaproShield and earn CEUs at Woodwork’s Bay Area Wood Design Symposium on November 7th in San Francisco, CA! Learn about the use of wood in commercial and multi-family buildings.
BISNOW Atlanta: Outlook For 2019
Come visit us at BISNOW Atlanta on November 15th. Gather with developers and investors to analyze 2018’s dominant trends and discuss the forecast for next year. Use the promo code SOTMOF20PH for 20% off registration. See You There!
2018 ENR Best Projects Award Winner
High-Profile VaproShield Project, Bridge on Race, Wins ‘Best Residential Hospitality’ Award in 2018 ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects Competition
Northwest Wood Design Symposium
Visit VaproShield and earn CEUs at the NWWD Symposium on July 19th in Seattle, WA! Learn about the use of wood in commercial and multi-family buildings.
BISNOW Atlanta
Come visit us at BISNOW Atlanta on July 24th. View mock ups of our simplified air-barrier system and learn why it’s ideal for hospitality construction. See You There!
2018 BEC Technology Symposium
VaproShield is a proud Symposium Sponsor of this year’s BEC Technology Symposium in Portland, OR.
Festival of Architecture 2018
The Festival of Architecture is May 30 – June 2, in Saint John, New Brunswick. VaproShield team members Dave Hales (Canadian Managing Partner) and Stefan Boldoc (Independent Representative) will be attending. Email to schedule a meeting!
Humid Climate Conference
May 21 & 22, at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, TX is the Humid Climate Conference. Hosted by the Passive House Austin (PHAUS) Chapter, the conference is aimed at creating awareness of the PHIUS+ 2015 Standard.
Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences April 2018 Advertisement
Spotlight: Washington Place, Tukwila, WA
ABAA 2018 Conference
Come visit us at ABAA 2018 Conference on May 8th & 9th. View mock-ups and samples of our simplified air-barrier system at Booth #26. See you there!
NW Wall and Ceiling Trade Show
Talk to our Tech Experts about solving reverse vapor drive, view mock-ups and examine samples of our high drying capacity WRB/Air Barrier membranes.
Bisnow
VaproShield sponsored Bisnow “Atlanta Office of the Future” on March 29. We are excited to participate in these fast-paced, innovative events bringing industry leads and manufactures together.
Intex Construction Expo
Come to Booth 313 on March 27 & 28 and learn why VaproShield membranes are the ideal WRB/Air barrier, especially for pre-panel manufacturing and fabricating.
RCI International Convention & Trade Show
The 2018 convention will be hosted in Houston, TX, and feature VaproShield Senior Building Scientist, Scott Wood, as a speaker! Join us on March 22-27.
Mass Timber Conference
Visit Booth 425 on March 20-22 at the Oregon Convention Center to see how VaproShield membranes are the perfect product for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT.)
BuildEx Edmonton
Visit VaproShield and Pilot Group at BUILDEX Edmonton on March 20-21! Booth #521.
BuildEx Vancouver
Come visit us at BUILDEX Vancouver on Feb 14-25. Redeem your free pass with promo code: BXV18. View Mock Ups and Samples Of Our Simplified Air-Barrier System at Booth 418. See You There!
2018 Facades+ Building Enclosure Conference
VaproShield will be at Facades+ in Atlanta on 1/26. Join us to learn more about how WrapShield SA WRB/Air Barrier was designed to maximize profitability.
October 2017 Durability & Design Campaign
Spotlight - Elevation Award Winner and Radius at the Banks Project Feature
High-end Residential September 2017 Bond Campaign
Lake Michigan High End Home - Project Spotlight
Major Construction Approved Bond Campaign, September 2017
Hudson Yards and Major Construction Highlight
July 2017 Durability + Design Campaign
Washington Place Project Highight, Award-winning two component system
Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences April 2017 Advertisement
Beyond Green Award Winner Announcement, Brock Environmental Center, and SlopeShield SA Self-Adhered
March 2017 AIA Long Island Campaign
Hudson Yards, NYC Spotlight and WRB Benefits
March 2017 Durability + Design Campaign
3 Simple Steps of application and Award of Merit for High Performance Innovation
January 2017 Durability + Design Magazine Campaign
VaproShield announces two component system and highlights
RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium
The 2017 RCI Symposium will be hosted at the Omni Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 13-14. Visit our booth for continuing education credits and complimentary samples!
BuildEX Calgary 2017
ABX | GreenBuild 2017
VaproShield Honored by Durability + Design Magazine with Elevation Award for Air Barrier and Moisture Management
Durability + Design - Pat Penza (far left) accepted the award during a breakfast reception on September 14th at the Lippitt House Museum during CONSTRUCT 2017, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Radius at the Banks, a VaproShield project in Cincinnati, Ohio, has received the 2017 Elevation Award for ‘Air Barrier and Moisture Management’ by Design + Durability magazine. This unique award recognizes exceptional air barrier and moisture management systems—including related accessories—that excel in design and installation detailing.
VaproShield Beyond Green
VaproShield’s Two Component Air Barrier System was featured in the Journal of the National institute of Building Sciences, Vol.5, No.2, for winning this year’s Beyond Green Award of Merit. The top prize, Honor Award, went to Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Center, which used VaproShield High Performance Water Resistive Barrier/Air Barrier on its LEED Platinum Building.
Northwest Wall & Ceilling 2017 
ABAA Conference 2017 
Intex Construction Expo
Come to Booth 441 and learn why VaproShield membranes are the ideal WRB/Air barrier, especially for pre-panel manufacturing and fabricating.
Mass Timber Conference
Visit Booth 309 on March 28-30 at the Oregon Convention Center to see how primerless VaproShield membranes are the perfect product for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT.)
BuildEx Edmonton
Click Read More for a free pass to visit VaproShield and Pilot Group at BUILDEX Edmonton on March 21-22 at booth #521.
World of Modular
See us at Booth 305 and learn how VaproShield Membranes are ideally suited for modular factory installation. March 17-20, J.W. Marriott of Tucson, AZ.
BuildEx Vancouver 
Come visit us at BUILDEX Vancouver. Redeem your free pass with promo code: BXV17. View Mock Ups and Samples Of Our Simplified Air-Barrier System at Booth 418. See You There!
SBIC Recognizes 2016 Beyond Green Award Winners
VaproShield earned the Award of Merit sponsored by The National Institute of Building Sciences Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). The top prize, Honor Award, went to Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Center, which used VaproShield High Performance Water Resistive Barrier/Air Barrier on its LEED Platinum Building.
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VaproShield Receives 2016 Beyond Green Award of Merit
VaproShield’s Two Component Air Barrier System™ has received the 2016 Beyond Green™ Award of Merit for a High-Performance Innovation by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). This unique award recognizes the innovations that shape, inform, and catalyze the high-performance building market, as well as the real-world application of high-performance design and construction practices.
Learn more about the prestigious Beyond Green Award.
ABX Boston 
Come visit us at ABX Boston 2016. Redeem your free pass with promo code: ABX2016. View Mock Ups and Samples Of Our Simplified Air-Barrier System at Booth 769. See You There!
RCI Symposium
VaproShield looks forward to presenting as a Silver Sponsor at this year's RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium in Houston, TX on October 17-18.
North American Passive House Conference
Join us at the North American Passive House Conference in Philadelphia, PA, September 21-25 and learn about how our products contribute to energy efficiency.
Living Products Expo 
Visit us at the Living Products Expo in Pittsburgh, PA, September 13-15 to learn why our products are regularly chosen to be part of Living Building Challenge projects.
Construct CSI Trade Show 
VaproShield looks forward to meeting you at Construct, September 7-9 in Austin, TX. Visit us at booth #351 to learn more about our fast, simple and efficient Two Component Air Barrier system.
VaproShield Products Used on Luxury Treehouses
Luxury treehouses are popping up everywhere! Read more about these fun new accommodations and how VaproShield contributed to the building envelope. Also, read more about the use of VaproShield is helping Treetop Hideaways, a luxury treehouse hotel located in north Georgia, to achieve Living Building Challenge Certification.
VaproShield Featured in Construction Today Magazine
VaproShield was featured in the March/April edition of Construction Today. The article “Meeting a Need: Nesser Construction Builds Patient Housing for an Alaskan Hospital,” highlights the use of VaproShield. “The robust, high performance VaproShield Two Component System of WallShield and WrapFlashing was chosen…because of its high drying capacity and ability to defend against trapped moisture and moisture intrusion.”
Read the entire article here.
VaproShield Silver Sponsor in NetZero Development
VaproShield is proud to be a part of the NEXTGEN HOMES development in Chattanooga, TN. Join the groundbreaking celebration (July 14, 2016) of four homes that will produce as much energy as they consume, protect and promote the health of their occupants, and conserve water - all this for the same price as conventional homes on the market!
Learn more here.
VaproShield Awarded Declare Label
VaproShield is proud to announce the WrapShield SA Self-Adhered System has completed the process of obtaining a Declare label. WrapShield SA Self-Adhered System is the first water resistive barrier (WRB)/air barrier self-adhered sheet good membrane system to earn a Declare label placing the system at the forefront of the transparency movement.
Ribbit Review Special Edition
Read the special edition highlighting the Declare Label.
Ekotectura
VaproShield attended the Ekotectura conference on May 4-6 in Bogota, Colombia.
VaproShield featured in Roofing Magazine
VaproShield was featured in Roofing magazine highlighting the declare label.
VaproShield receives award for Fastest Moving Continuing Education Course awarded by Architectural Record.
During the annual 2016 Advertising Excellence Awards Breakfast, VaproShield was recognized in front of over 500 architects as having one of the “Top 3 Fastest Moving” CEU online courses. VaproShield boasts over 2000 people taking their course in a 12-month period in 2015.
NEW CEU Course Introduced in Architectural Record
“Breaking Old Rules for Air-Barrier Installation” is now available on Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center
RCI Trade Show
January 2016, VaproShield attended the RCI show in Tennessee.
Masonry Symposium
January 2016, VaproShield attended the Masonry Symposium in Seattle, WA on January 21.
Frog TV
VaproShield was featured on Discovery Channel, Friday, Jan 22 during the NewsWatch segment. View our exciting one minute segment about VaproShield’s WRB/Air Barriers featuring WrapShield SA Self-Adhered.
CSI
In February 2016, VaproShield attended the CSI show in Oregon.
World of Concrete
VaproShield attended the World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas, NV in Feb. 2016.
MIA Green
In February 2016, VaproShield attended the Mia Green Conference in Miami, FL. VaproShield’s Technical Manager Aaron Gould presented our AIA accredited course “Managing Moisture with Breathable Membranes.”
BuildEx Vancouver
VaproShield attended the BuildEx conference in Vancouver, BC on Feb 24-26.
VaproShield Print Advertisements in Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences
The February 2016 issue of Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences features a full page advertisement for VaproShield building envelope systems, as well as a marketplace advertisement.
RCI Convention
VaproShield attended the RCI International Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando, FL on March 12 & 13.
World of Modular
VaproShield attended the World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow on March 17-20 in San Diego, CA.
ABAA Baltimore
VaproShield attended and was a Silver Sponsor at the ABAA Conference and Tradeshow March 22-24 in Baltimore.
Ribbit Review Newsletter
The Latest Edition of the Ribbit Review Newsletter was sent out in March 2016. Click here to view all past issues.
New Product: VaproMat
VaproMat is installed over WrapShield SA Self-Adhered WRB/Air Barrier sheet membrane providing a cost effective, positive drainage cavity behind cementitious claddings that traditionally have not incorporated a rain screen cavity.
CSC Halifax
VaproShield, together with Keel, attended the CSC Conference in Halifax, NS on May 25-29.
Intex Expo
VaproShield attended the Intex Expo on April 18 & 19 in New Orleans, LA.
NW Wall and Ceiling
VaproShield attended the Northwest Wall & Ceiling Convention and Trade Show in San Diego, CA on April 28-30.
Woodworks Fair
On April 28, VaproShield attended the Northwest Wood Solutions Fair in Portland, OR.
VaproShield Print Advertisements in Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences
The August 2015 issue of Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences features a full page advertisement for VaproShield building envelope systems, as well as a marketplace advertisement. Click here to view the full page ad.
VaproShield Membranes Approved by Air Barrier Association of America
VaproShield's innovative self-adhered vapor permeable, water resistive air barrier membranes: WrapShield SA Self-Adhered and RevealShield SA Self-Adhered (for open joint rain screen cladding systems) received approval from Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) on April 20, 2015. Both approved membranes are fully self-adhered water resistive barriers (ARB) and air barriers with a cutting edge adhesive that does not require primers, is void of VOC's, and can be applied in below freezing temperatures.
Since a category for such innovation did not exist, it had to be created. Over the past several months, the VaproShield technical team has worked with the ABAA to implement a new category for high performance, self-adhered, air barrier systems. "The association [ABAA] did not have a category for our innovative membranes," notes Lee Snyder, Managing Partner. "We are so pleased they worked with us to create the 'Adhesive Backed Commercial Building Wrap' category."
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AIA Atlanta
Visit VaproShield at the AIA Convention in Atlanta, GA on May 14-16. Be our guest and click here for your complimentary Expo pass. See us at Booth #1844 to learn more about VaproShield products.
BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology
Visit VaproShield at the fourth triennial BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology™ (BEST4) in Kansas City, MO on April 13-15, 2015. Stop by Booth #7 to learn more about VaproShield products. Click here for BEST4 Conference information.
Buildex Vancouver
Visit VaproShield at BUILDEX Vancouver on February 25 & 26, 2015. Stop by Booth #420 to learn more about VaproShield products. Click here to register and enter Discount Code BXV15 for your FREE VIP PASS.
REVEALSHIELD SA™ SELF-ADHERED Chosen as a 2014 Record Product of the Year
Architectural Record Magazine, the #1 source for architecture design, modern architecture, and green architecture, recognized REVEALSHIELD SA™ SELF-ADHERED as one of the year’s most innovative and useful building products in its annual Record Products competition. REVEALSHIELD SA™ SELF-ADHERED was one of only 14 winners in the Facades category.
VaproShield in the Wood Product Council’s Case Study
VaproShield’s 38 Harriet Apartments project was featured in the WoodWorks case study on Pre-fab/Modular Construction. WoodWorks is an initiative of the Wood Products Council to provide free technical support, education and resources related to the design of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings.
VaproShield in GreenSource’s Snap Magazine
The October 2014 issue of SNAP features an article about the Post-Disaster Housing Prototype project. WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was a logical choice for Mark Line Industries and the project team. It provides the 12’ by 40’ units’ superior protection against any weather conditions. WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED will help to regulate air flow, keeping units cool in the summer and warm in the winter, reducing energy costs. Being vapor permeable WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED will help reduce the effects of moisture damage.
Greenbuild
Visit VaproShield at Greenbuild International Conference and Expo on October 22-24, held in New Orleans, LA. Stop by Booth #639 to learn more about VaproShield products. Click here for your free Expo pass.
Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.
Construct 2014
Visit VaproShield at Booth #832 at CONSTRUCT 2014, September 10-11 in Baltimore, MD. Learn more about VaproShield products and speak with product and industry experts.
VaproShield at BIACR XII 2014
The VaproShield team was honored to present the first official AIA presentation in Costa Rica at BIACR XII 2014.
VaproShield at Chicago AIA
Visit VaproShield booth #2742 at the AIA Expo in Chicago, IL. The event runs June 26-28.
VaproShield in the Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences
VaproShield participated in the Air Barrier Rodeo, a challenge created by the Building Enclosure Council – Boston (BEC – Boston) with cosponsors Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI) and the Boston Society of Architects. The Rodeo provided each participant with a standardized panel (eight- by eight- foot) and identical aluminum windows. A rough opening was framed with 18-gauge, six-inch, light-gauge metal (LGM) at 16 inches on center. 5/8-inch glass mat exterior sheathing was attached to the test apparatus. Organizers performed testing for air leakage and water penetration on the completed assemblies in accordance with ASTM E330/E330M-14, ASTM E283-04(2012), ASTM E331-00(2009).
VaproShield in D+D
VaproShield breaks bad weather limitations in Durability+Design’s March 2014 issue.
Great Lakes Renaissance
VaproShield is a proud Gold Sponsor of the Great Lakes Renaissance. Hosted by BEC-Cleveland and AIA Cleveland, the symposium will discuss High Performing Building Enclosures. The event will take place May 8-9 in Cleveland, OH.
D+D Cincinnati
VaproShield is visiting the first annual D+D conference and exhibition in Cincinnati, May 20-22.
BUILDEX Edmonton
Visit VaproShield Canada at BUILDEX Edmonton Expo, March 18-19. Learn more about VaproShield products and speak with a product and industry expert.
“Impermeable Self-Adhered Flashing Prevents Outward Drying”
December 12, 2013
Blog Entry via Built Environments
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"Some moisture will move inward into the cavity, but interior vapor retarders restrict inward drying. Likewise, the impermeable self-adhered flashing prevents outward drying. Moisture must now traverse the space that is contained by the self-adhered flashing on the corresponding exterior sheathing surface. The likelihood of moisture-induced failures increases as the rate of drying is diminished."
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RCI
Come visit VaproShield, booth #638, March 20-25 at the 29th International RCI Convention & Tradeshow in Anaheim, CA.
MiaGreen
Visit VaproShield, February 27-28 at the MiaGreen Expo & Conference held in Miami Beach, FL. Come visit booth #629 to learn more about VaproShield products and speak with product and industry experts.
BUILDEX Vancouver
VaproShield Canada will be attending BUILDEX Vancouver Expo, February 19-20, booth #439. This year, BUILDEX celebrates 25 years in the Vancouver market and anticipates over 425+ organizations to attend the event. Come learn more about VaproShield’s high performance weather resistive barriers and air barrier membranes.
BUILDEX Calgary
Visit VaproShield Canada at the BUILDEX Calgary Expo, booth #415. BUILDEX Calgary is Alberta's largest tradeshow and conference for more than 4,000 industry professionals.
VaproShield will feature WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED a self-adhered water resistive vapor permeable air barrier sheet membrane that does not require primer and has zero VOC's creating a life-long healthy building. WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED can be in installed in extreme weather conditions, read more.
Construct Expo
Visit VaproShield at Construct expo September 25-27 in Booth #131. This year’s expo takes place at Music City Center in Nashville Tennessee.
The Music City Center was the nation’s largest construction project in 2012. Read about VaproShield’s involvement and view the project profile.
abx (Architecture Boston Expo)
Come and visit VaproShield at abx (ArchitectureBoston Expo) November 19-21 at booth #458. The Boston Convention Center will house 400 building, product and service vendors and over 150 continuing education opportunities.
GreenBuild Expo
VaproShield will be attending and exhibiting at this year’s GreenBuild expo Novemeber 20-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Come visit booth #1848 to learn more about our products and speak with product and industry experts.
VaproShield Membrane Installed on New Adobe Campus
VaproShield Membrane was installed as the moisture barrier on the new campus of the Adobe technology 
company in Lehi, Utah as noted in the article in the August 2013 issue of Architectural Record. The first completed phase consists of a 280,000 sq.ft. building on the 38-acre site.
Silicon Slope: In the heart of ski country, WRNS Studio and Rapt Studio create a campus for software titan Adobe to bolster a sense of community and place. – Architectural Record: August 2013
Prefabricating Buildings Offsite, Then Installing Them In Location: Is There A Real Renaissance? – International Business Times – July 12, 2013
Over 32,000 sq.ft of VaproShield’s WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was used on “The Stack” modules built in Berwick, PA.
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Article Excerpt: In New York’s Inwood neighborhood, workers are busy stacking together weighty prebuilt modules made in Pennsylvania, as they piece together one of the city’s latest and more notable residential complexes built almost entirely offsite.
Prefabricated construction, as it's technically known, is constructing a building away from its ultimate location. Developers and architects increasingly look to the technique as a way to save time and money, even as they try to shake off the technique’s negative associations.
In the case of Inwood, project principals at the 28-apartment complex dubbed "The Stack" point out that construction should take only 10 months from start to finish, down from the 16 months they would project for traditional construction.
Developer Jeffrey Brown and architect Peter Gluck told International Business Times that the prefab option in this case is cheaper and faster and doesn’t drag down the quality of the finished work.
Stacking Up – July 2013 – Architectural Record
Designed by Gluck+, New York City's tallest modular residential building tops out. Dubbed the Stack, the seven-story building has 28 apartments.
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Over 32,000 sq.ft of VaproShield’s WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was used on “The Stack” modules built in Berwick, PA. In July 2013 the modules were erected on to 50-foot-wide by 150-foot-long lot in just four weeks. These components, which make up the studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom apartments, have been trucked to the site with all interior finishes in place and stacked by crane at the rate of about four per day since June 19, 2013.
Stacks on Stacks - Architect Magazine - July 2013
Prefabricated construction makes an entrance in New York
Over 32,000 sq.ft of VaproShield's WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was used on "The Stack" modules built in Berwick, PA.
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Article Excerpt: Despite the touted economy of off-site, prefabricated housing, the building methodology has made limited inroads in New York, stunted for decades by a wary local bureaucracy and a public that seemed to prefer flashy one-off condominiums.
This summer, the interest in prefab is yielding its first real fruits: The Stack, a seven-story, 28-unit apartment building in the Inwood section of Upper Manhattan. The 38,000-square-foot project is the product of a partnership between Peter Gluck, of design-build firm Gluck+, and independent developer Jeffrey Brown, who turned to Berwick, Pa.–based DeLuxe Building Systems to turn out the building's structural modules.
View the entire article, site construction video and still photos.
VaproShield Highlighted in GreenSource Magazine
Studio 804’s, a design/build program at the University of Kansas, most recent project, which features VaproShield, was recently highlighted in Green Source magazine. The program, which depends on donations has designed and built a new research facility on the campus of the University of Kansas. VaproShield has been supporting them for years and this year they donated 6,400 sq.ft. ofg RevealShield UV Stable Water Resistive Vapor Permeable Air Barrier Membrane. The building was built to achieve LEED platinum status.
View the VaproShield project profile
Read the entire article in GreenSource
Music City Center
VaproShield's WrapShield SA Self-Adhered was installed in 2012 as part of the nation's largest construction project, Music City Center, Nashville, TN. Featured on the cover of Roofing Contractor, shown here, WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED Water Resistive Vapor Permeable Air Barrier Sheet is being installed over insulation on the guitar-shaped pop-up section of the roof. Over 400,000 sq.ft. of WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was installed on the structure over 18 months.
Music City Center had a grand opening May 19-20, 2013 featuring free shows including Sheryl Crow.
VaproShield Attended 2013 AIA Convention in Denver, CO
VaproShield will be exhibiting at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Expo, June 20-22, 2013 in Denver, CO, Booth #2314
Buildex Vancouver
Come visit VaproShield at BUILDEX Vancouver on February 13 & 14. Booth 421.
MiaGreen Expo & Conference
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GreenBuild 2012 San Francisco
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Click here for a complimentary ticket and use code vapppzei10093_68 . Choose the Wed/Thurs $0.00 option. Come visit the VaproShield Booth #3577N at GreenBuild Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco, CA. Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. |
Aaron Gould of VaproShield Speaks at Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Retreat
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Aaron will explore the science behind high performance wall systems and how to create structures that withstand the test of time while also requiring minimal energy, both BTU's and human, to operate and maintain. Learn More |
Summer Ribbit Review 2012
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VaproShield Used on LEED Home in Santa Cruz
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In an article, written in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, the homeowners stated, “We wanted our home to be beautiful, understated, low-maintenance, energy efficient and be open to the views and coastline of this unique property.” As noted in the article, “ ‘Some of the simplest measures to make a home energy-efficient are the most cost-effective,’ the architect said, noting that in addition to passive solar design, insulation and airtight construction were two inexpensive and vital factors that could be incorporated into just about any budget.” Click here to read the entire Santa Cruz Sentinel article. |
VaproShield's WallShield Water-Resistive Barrier Sheet was used on all of the exterior walls for the first home in Santa Cruz County to register for Residential Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification (VaproShield Attended 2012 AIA Convention in Washington DC
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VaproShield, along with 800 other exhibitors, were at the 2012 AIA Convention held in Washington DC from May 17-19. There were almost 30,000 attendees this year. The architects that attend are given an opportunity to have a hands on experience with the manufacturers representatives and their products. Next year the convention will be in Denver, Colorado.VaproShield at 2012 AIA Convention
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The Design Expo has more than 800 exhibitors, giving licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners an opportunity to see and touch products, to get detailed information, and to ask questions of the manufacturers representatives. The Expo will also feature educational opportunities, pavilions and association offerings. The Conference will offer 200+ program offerings on hot industry topics such as: zero net energy design to building codes, business planning and marketing development. |
Winter Ribbit Review 2012
The Winter 2012 issue of the Ribbit Review includes projects from around the country, Ribbit Resource, and recent News and Updates.
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Visit VaproShield at RCI, Dallas, TX, March 17-18, Booth 605
Visit VaproShield on March 17-18 Booth #605, at RCI Convention and Trade Show at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, TX.
RCI is an association of professional consultants, architects and engineers who specialize in the specification of design of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems. The convention includes educational seminars and exhibits.
WRAPSHIELD® Receives CCMC 13547-R Evaluation
The report, issued by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), a program of the Institute for research in Construction at the Nation Research Council of Canada, states that WRAPSHIELD®", when used as a breather-type sheathing membrane in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in Section 3 of this Report, complies with the National Building Code 2010.
To read the entire report, Click Here
Visit Vaproshield at BUILDEX Vancouver
Visit VaproShield on Feb. 8 & 9th, Booth # 524, at BUILDEX Vancouver , one of Canada's largest tradeshows and conferences. Over 13,000 Design, Construction and Real Estate Management professionals visit the tradeshow each year featuring over 600 exhibits and 50 educational seminars.
Visit Vaproshield at Two Upcoming Tradeshows
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Nov 30th to Dec 2nd in Toronto, Canada |
Dec 5th thru the 9th in Washington DC |
Build Boston 2011
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VaproShield will be exhibiting at the Build Boston Expo, November 16-18 at the Seaport World Trade Center, Booth #846. |
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Ribbit Review Fall 2011
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The Fall 2011 issue of the Ribbit Review includes: Ribbit Resource, and recent News, Updates and Projects. Sign Up to be included on our distribution list. Click here to download a PDF of the newsletter. |
VaproShield Attends GreenBuild
 
VaproShield attended GreenBuild October 4-6 in Toronto, Canada. This was the expo's 10th anniversary and the first time it was held outside of the US. GreenBuild is the largest expo for green builders. Over 23,000 people attended and there were over 1,000 exhibitors. VaproShield featured details of their projects from across North America. The following VaproShield representatives were in attendance: Chris Davidson, Dan Hennessey, Bob McEachern and Mike Quinaln. |
VaproShield Used for Apartment Renovation
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When Williams/Dame & Associates acquired the property, 25% of the units were unrentable due to water damage. The building is now "wrapped in Gore-Tex" explains the owner. |
VaproShield's weather resistive, VaproShield Speaks at Danis Construction
Week of June 27th: Engineered Systems of Ohio, together with VaproShield, was invited to present to estimators and project managers of Danis Construction in Miamisburg, Ohio. Between the two half day sessions, over 60  estimators and project managers were in attendance.
Using a window opening mock-up, Gary Osmond, C.E.T., US East Territory Manager of VaproShield presented the adhesive properties of WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED, WrapFlashing, and 3D Factory Formed Corners in a lively hands-on demononstration. |
Ribbit Review June 2011
 June's issue of the Ribbit Review includes: Launch of SlopeShield SA, Continuing Education, How Air Barriers Reduce Energy Costs, and recent News, Updates and Projects.
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VaproShield Attends Trade Shows
 VaproShield was a silver sponsor at the 13th annual Canadian Conference on Building Science & Technology. The three day conference in May was attended  by over 200 building envelope professionals and featured workshops on air tightness and green building design.VaproShield exhibited at the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition, May 12-14. The conference featured 800 exhibitors and 200+ educational opportunities. |
VaproShield at 2011 AIA Convention
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The Design Expo has more than 800 exhibitors, giving licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners an opportunity to see and touch products, to get detailed information, and to ask questions of the manufacturers representatives. The Expo will also feature educational opportunities, pavilions and association offerings. The Conference will offer 200+ program offerings on hot industry topics such as: zero net energy design to building codes, business planning and marketing development. |
The 13th Canadian Conference on Building Science & Technology
 VaproShield is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the 13th annual Canadian Conference on Building Science & Technology.
The conference takes place on May 10-13, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology provides a forum for the presentation, discussion and sharing of practical building science research, knowledge and field experience. |
RCI Trade Show and Convention
 Over 1200 professional consultants, architects and engineers will be attending the RCI Trade Show and Convention in Reno, NV.
VaproShield will be part of the trade show, April 7-12, Booth #204. RCI, Incorporated is an international association of professional consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in the specification and design of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems. |
Second Issue of Ribbit Review Available
 February's Issue of the Ribbit Review includes: Who is VaproShield, VaproShield Launches VaproCaps, Managing the Stack Effect, and updates on recent projects.
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VaproShield Products Used on Washington “Passive” House
Almost 1,600 square feet of WALLSHIELD® and 800 square feet of SLOPESHIELD® were used on one of only a handful of “passive” houses in the country. 
A ‘passive” house is a very well-insulated, virtually air tight building primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains. A “passive” house uses only 15-25% of the energy of what a current code house would use. Read More about the Washington “passive” house. |
VaproShield Weather Resistant Membranes featured in Builders News Magazine
 VaproShield was highlighted in the November 2010 issue of Builders News. The article, " Outwitting Mother Nature, " discusses how builders have to learn to adapt to the various regions and seasons here in the U.S.
Rain creates problems for building products in the Northwest region and the article features VaproShield’s WALLSHIELD®, comparing it to Gore-Tex, as one of the best options to keeping out the moist air and rain. |
VaproShield displays at Greenbuild International Expo
VaproShield exhibited their products at the 2010 International Greenbuild Expo in Chicago, November 16-18, 2010. Greenbuild features the world's largest expo hall devoted to green building, and this year's turnout featured over 1,000 exhibitors showcasing latest in innovative products and services, exemplifying the idea of utilizing green to grow business.
VaproShield featured their new WrapShield SA Self-Adhered vapor permeable membrane and numerous LEED certified projects.
VaproShield exhibit staff included: Phil Johnson - Managing Partner, Dave Hales-National Sales Manager, Kevin Nolan-Technical Support, Supporting staff from around the country: Dan Hennessy - Arc Tech Solutions, Jeff Limp and Steve Miller - Sound Sales, Michael Herbst - Environmental Building Products, Mike Gottron - Engineered Systems of Ohio, Ron Boots - The Boots Group
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VaproShield Chosen for $81M Renovation Project on Historic Crocker Art Museum
The 125,000 square feet addition and renovation of the historic Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California features 90,000 square feet of WRAPSHIELD® Black. With precious artwork  indoors they needed to keep the moisture and harsh elements outdoors. WRAPSHIELD® was chosen for it’s perm rating of 50 while combining the best properties of a vapor permeable membrane and an air barrier in one affordable product.Visit California Construction to read the entire article or download a PDF. |
VaproShield LLC Participates in Multiple LEED Projects
 VaproShield products support sustainable building practices and efforts towards achieving LEED certification in the Energy & Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental categories throughout the spectrum of LEED products, including LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations (NC), LEED for Core & Shell, LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) and LEED for Homes.
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Ribbit Review Newsletter
VaproShield introduces an informative newsletter to keep you up to date on products and project profiles, along with the latest industry news. September’s newsletter includes: Who is VaproShield?, VaproShield Launches  WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED, Why Should I Care about Perms and Permeability?, and three project profiles.Sign Up to be included on our distribution list. Click here to view PDF Version |
New Product Featured in ACHR
 Vaproshield’s new product, WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED, was featured in ACHR News. The article highlights WRAPSHIELD®’s contributions to LEED and a full product description.
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VaproShield joins Facebook
VaproShield is commited to communicating with their audiences in an effective manner. So as more and more people use the internet, specifically social media sites like Facebook, to stay connected and research businesses, VaproShield expands their web presence by joining Facebook. With over 350 million active users, Facebook is the place to be.
Connect to VaproShield in a new way. “Like” VaproShield on Facebook to view our project profiles, learn more about our products, join discussions and to see updates about VaproShield in the news.
VaproShield will be attending the GreenBuild Expo featuring their new product, WrapShield SA Self-Adhered and their LEED certified projects
WrapShield used for LEED Platinum certified High School in Philadelphia, PA
 Over 18,000 s/f of WRAPSHIELD® was used on the new Kensington CAPA High School in Philadelphia, the first LEED Platinum certified school for the district. The architects appreciated VaproShield’s high-performance, cost effective approach for the building enclosure that maximized energy-efficiency and provided a highly-durable, watertight envelope.
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WrapShield SA (Self-Adhered) cited in Green Building Advisor.com Blog
“Musings of an Energy Nerd” is a widely followed blog by Martin Holladay, Senior editor. Holladay discusses that energy-efficient homes need tight air barriers and WrapShield SA is a new product for the industry to consider. Holladay notes, “…self-adhered wrap gives it several advantages: since its self-adhering, few fastener penetrations are required to install it, it doesn’t flap in the wind or suffer from ‘wind pumping’ problems; and its very airtight.” To read the complete blog click here.
WrapShield SA Featured in Contractor Supply Home
 In June 2010, WRAPSHIELD SA® SELF-ADHERED was featured in Contractor Supply reaching over 18,000+ construction equipment, tool and supply distributors, manufacturers and rep. agencies. Read the entire article |
WallShield featured on sustainable campus in Rhinebeck, New York
 VaproShield WALLSHIELD® was recently installed on the 6,250-sqaure-foot Omega Center for Sustainable Living in Rhinebeck, New York.
Holistic at Heart: A new building on the campus of the Omega Institute performs a very practical function, but also serves the organization’s loftier, pedagogical goals. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living, or OCSL, houses part of a sewage treatment process and includes a classroom that the institute uses for general educational programs and to teach guests and the general public about the water cycle and sustainable building. |
Read more about the Omega Center for Sustainable Living
VaproShield Participates in LEED Platinum Award
VaproShield donated 3,200 s/f of WRAPSHIELD® Black for Studio 804. Studio 804 is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, design/build program at the University of Kansas School of Architecture,  Design, and Planning focusing on the creation of community based architecture. The residence was awarded a LEED Platinum certification, a first for a residence in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The home incorporates many strategies aimed at not only reducing energy consumption of the residence but also strives to generate a surplus, which can then be fed back into the electrical grid. Click here to read the entire article. |
No Leaks in WallShield After Hydrant Break
 In southern California a forklift driver accidently broke a fire hydrant sending a raging geyser onto the building structure for 20 minutes. Fortunately, the 7,000 s/f of WALLSHIELD® installed under the Trespa Meteon panels remained dry, no leaks, saving thousands of dollars on labor. Unfortuntaly, a competitive product installed under the stone tiles at the bottom of the structure leaked, requiring several man hours of re-installation and repair. |
VaproShield premiers WrapShield SA Self-Adhered at AIA Convention
 VaproShield premiered their new product WrapShield SA Self-Adhered to over 17,000 architects and designers from across the nation at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami.The theme of this year’s convention was “Design for the New Decade” based on the organization’s stance that as a new decade begins in the 21st century, architects and design professionals continue to learn how the next 10 years could revise the traditional ways they practice architecture. This theme was especially applicable to VaproShield as they lead the industry in promoting awareness about breathable, energy-efficient building envelopes versus the “traditional” approach to seal up buildings.
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