Inspire
Moisture Control in Concrete...Check the Label

Due to our role in continuing education for specifiers, we often receive news and reviews about architectural products. Last week, we received a technical bulletin published by Taylor, the leading US manufacturer of adhesives for the floor-covering industry. The bulletin outlined the topic of moisture control in flooring and the company’s perspective on adhesive failures, explaining that:

  • When properly applied, most moisture control products will reduce Moisture Vapor Emission Rates (MVER).
  • However, with respect to moisture control concrete admixture, Taylor has witnessed several cases where chemicals from the admixture leached to the surface of the slab and attacked both the adhesive and the flooring.
  • The chemicals used in moisture-control concrete admixtures vary based on the manufacturer, and, therefore can lead to unknown results.
  • Based on these experiences, Taylor performed extensive internal testing over slabs with the ISE Logik Industries moisture-vapor-reduction concrete admixture MVRA 900.
  • The results were so positive that Taylor published: “We recommend and warranty all solvent free Taylor adhesives over slabs with the MVRA 900 concrete admix when used per Taylor instructions.”

In our years of working with designers and specifiers, we know that moisture control in flooring is a priority. And, choosing a moisture-control solution shouldn’t introduce another issue.
Plan It
Last month we asked: "Will the pandemic affect your design in the future?" Following are your responses from almost 800 architects.
35%
Most Definitely
29%
Somewhat
22%
It's Too Early To Tell
12%
Not At All
We also asked how COVID 19 would affect your future design. Your responses included topics like occupancy limits, ventilation,
hands-free entry, and materials selection.
Just after our last newsletter, The New Yorker published the story "How the Corona Virus Will Reshape Architecture: What Kinds of Space are We Willing To Live and Work In Now?"
Click HERE to read this enlightening article.
Did You Know
30
The percentage of outdoor space that
architects are aiming for .
 source: The New Yorker
Learn and Earn
Check Out the ATS Fall Schedule.
Our seminars deliver up to 8 CE courses in one day.
These state-specific seminars will be delivered through live webcast until further notice.
Visit our website to see the location nearest you.
Indiana, September 1
Illinois, September 2
‌
Ohio, September 3
Hawaii, September 10
New Webinars Beginning In August.
Register today for one or all.
August 4, Noon EDT :
Coating of Aluminum Extrusions
August 11, Noon EDT : Understanding "Wood Aesthetic" Cladding and Soffit Technologies
Sept 9, Noon EDT :
Understanding Hand Rail Code Requirements and Design Considerations
Choose from more than 25 Online Courses . Available anytime and at your own pace.
Featured Course:
Talking Trash: A Guide to Planning Efficient Waste Streams
Download the App
Download the free ATS Mobile App before your next seminar or webinar. The benefits include:
  • Electronically confirm course attendance.
  • Complete course surveys online.
  • Keep association membership info in one place.
  • Track license requirements by state.
  • Access certificates and credits in your account.
While using your mobile device, click on the App Store or
Google Play button above to download the app.
If you're receiving this email, you most likely need
continuing-education credits. Our emails deliver information about CE opportunities for architects, designers, and LEED professionals.
If our emails don't apply to you anymore,
please scroll down and click Unsubscribe.
Follow us!