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David Stutzman: 8/17/15 10:29 AM
Construction specifications define work results. The results are divided among Divisions and Sections according to CSI's MasterFormat, the industry's...
David Stutzman: 8/19/14 7:56 AM
Exterior Walls: so many components, so many materials - will the result really meet the code? NFPA 285 may govern and may limit available choices, so...
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David Stutzman: 6/30/14 9:32 AM
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
David Stutzman: 3/26/14 6:12 AM
Exterior deck coatings in residential construction are expected to perform as a waterproofing and traffic surface. The coating must prevent water...
David Stutzman: 6/18/13 7:26 AM
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
David Stutzman: 3/19/13 5:43 AM
What are the common single-ply roofing membranes? What are the major differences between them? Selecting roofing membranes is a complex decision...
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David Stutzman: 11/26/12 2:35 PM
This morning I opened my email to find a client, an architect, requesting a substitution evaluation for a metal wall panel. The request was sent 8 PM...
David Stutzman: 10/23/12 8:01 AM
What binder, density, and bond strength are required for sprayed fire-resistive materials? New building code requirements include additional...
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David Stutzman: 7/9/12 9:05 AM
If you find yourself caught between tradition and current industry practice for specifying sheet metal thicknesses you are not alone. It has been...
