When the Walls Close In

When the Walls Close In

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Founded in 1946, Noble Company manufactures premium-quality, innovative products for the Tile, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and Fire Sprinkler industries.

Noble Company product applications include Waterproofing, Crack Prevention, and Sound Reduction under tile flooring. The Engineered Fluids Division manufactures freeze protection fluids for various applications such as Hydronic under-floor heating, Solar Heating Systems, Geothermal Systems, and Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Noble Company is an American-based company, manufacturing products in Michigan and Louisiana. Our products are designed and manufactured to exceed applicable industry standards and are engineered for reliability. We are proud to have product in some of the highest profile projects in the world such as the: Burj Khalifa (Dubai), City Center (Las Vegas), and Laguna Honda Hospital (California).

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It is undeniable that the options for wet area wall surfaces are growing, literally. Whether choosing large-unit porcelain tile, one-piece ceramic wall surfaces, or other solid surfaces in shower applications, the fact remains, the fundamentals of wet-area waterproofing must still be followed.
Unfortunately, the increasing demand for these types of wall treatments is fueling the potential for increased exposure to costly and unhealthy microbial growth issues.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Examine the history of large-format finished surfaces in wet areas/showers.
  2. Review the nature of vapor migration in wet areas and the role waterproofing membranes play in vapor containment, as well as best practices.
  3. Highlight misinformation, misperceptions, and ineffective installation practices which are fueling the increase in shortened life cycles of shower enclosures.
  4. Project Planning & Design
  5. Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies
Provided By: 
Noble Company
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - 041522Live