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BUILDING PRODUCTS MADE FROM MUSHROOMS!?

What would you think of a product that was made from agricultural byproducts and mushrooms that had similar characteristics of expanded polystyrene...

Water Vapor Transmission - Get the Units Right

David Stutzman:

Water vapor transmission is confusing - three different properties, each with their own units of measure. Can you rely on manufacturer's data...

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What if the First Test Fails?

David Stutzman:

We receive the following suggestion from a building envelope consultant to include in a specification for sealant adhesion testing provided by the...

Cement Plaster Water-Ressistive Barrier

David Stutzman:

Tech Tips received a CSI National Communications Award September 23, 2011 at the national convention.

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Vegetative Roof, FM Global, and Electric Field Vector Mapping

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Vapor Retarder Paints

David Stutzman:

Can interior latex paints perform as a vapor retarder?

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Spray on Fireproofing: Is Damage Permitted?

David Stutzman:

Must damaged fireproofing be repaired or will limited damage be permitted in the completed construction? Construction operations often damage fire...

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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.

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Green Sealant Joint

David Stutzman:

Green Sealant Joint