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Uniform Stair Risers

David Stutzman:

The International Building Code (IBC) Section 1009.4.4 requires stair risers and tread widths to be uniform height and width within a tolerance of...

A Guide to Fire Resistant Assemblies

David Stutzman:

Select fire resistant assemblies efficiently. Understand the basics of each design source, selection options and available tools to effectively...

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Tubular Beam Fireproofing

David Stutzman:

Two current projects face the same dilemma. The architects chose to use an HSS tubular steel section as a beam to support a stair landing. The...

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Brick Movement Joints

David Stutzman:

Certainly, you have seen examples of natural expansion joints. Science rules. Materials move. Buildings react; sometimes not as expected.

Cast-In-Place Concrete Repairs

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Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair...

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Code Review Requires Tolerance Consideration

David Stutzman:

During a state code review, the following comment was issued advising the agency (Owner) of a potential difficulty if the architect designed to the...

Wood Preservative Treatment

David Stutzman:

Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand...

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Green Sealant Joint

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Green Sealant Joint

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Indoor/Outdoor Wood Strip Flooring

David Stutzman:

What were they thinking? That is all I could imagine asking. While walking in Philadelphia, I found an application for wood strip flooring that was...

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HVAC Systems Affecting Perception

David Stutzman:

While attending the Philadelphia AIA Design on the Delaware conference, I stood in the meeting room pre-function space, a balcony overlooking the...