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Single Source Responsibility
Construction specifications define work results. The results are divided among Divisions and Sections according to CSI's MasterFormat, the industry's...
Division 07
Insulation, MCM, and NFPA 285
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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Specifier Scope Search Identifies Risks
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
Exterior Deck Coatings
Exterior deck coatings in residential construction are expected to perform as a waterproofing and traffic surface. The coating must prevent water...
Exterior Walls and NFPA 285
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
Single-Ply Roofing Membranes
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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Substitution Evaluations: What is the Architect's Obligation?
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...
SFRM Types and Applications
What binder, density, and bond strength are required for sprayed fire-resistive materials? New building code requirements include additional...
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What thickness is that gage?
If you find yourself caught between tradition and current industry practice for specifying sheet metal thicknesses you are not alone. It has been...