Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 40

Words: Dick Lolley
Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 40

Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 40
Flashing & Drainage

WHEN IT COMES TO FLASHING AND DRAINAGE, there are a lot of products out on the market, representing all sorts of materials. We spoke with several representatives from across the industry, discussing their products as well as their thoughts on moisture management. The following are a few excerpts from those conversations.

Advanced Building Products

"FIRST AND FOREMOST, cavity wall construction in general - it's still the way to go," said Dick Lolley, president and CEO of Advanced Building Products. "It's still the preferred way to build it. For someone who's doing quality construction-who is going to use a cavity wall construction - the strength is excellent and the insulation value is very good.

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