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Polished Lightweight Concrete?

Water Vapor Transmission - Get the Units Right

David Stutzman: 3/20/12 5:04 AM

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

Naturally Decay Resistant Wood

David Stutzman: 2/21/12 4:37 AM

Wood's natural decay resistance is dependent on species selection and the part of the tree that is used. Tropical rainforest species are not required...

Pet Resistant Resilient Flooring

David Stutzman: 1/17/12 5:11 AM

What properties of decorative sheet vinyl flooring are important to consider when selecting pet resistant resilient flooring? Resisting surface...

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Solve a Problem - Relieve Stress - Build Relationships

David Stutzman: 12/24/11 11:54 AM

Last business day before Christmas, I received two email messages about a project that will be issued for construction the first week of January. The...

Choosing Mortar Types

David Stutzman: 12/20/11 5:06 AM

The strength of mortar relative to the materials being installed is critical. Mortar must be strong enough and flexible enough to allow the structure...

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Arc-US 2011

David Stutzman: 12/6/11 7:50 AM

It has been a couple of weeks since attending Arc-US in Boca Raton, FL. I think I recovered, or nearly so.

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Wasted Energy - Does the Owner Even Know?

David Stutzman: 11/28/11 4:51 AM

While staying at a resort hotel, last week, I saw an interesting behavior in response to an interesting design solution. The entry level elevator...

Interior Woodwork Wood vs. MDF

David Stutzman: 11/15/11 5:07 AM

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) products are plentiful and manufacturers are constantly developing adaptations to current building trends. This...

Cement Plaster Water-Ressistive Barrier

David Stutzman: 10/18/11 4:54 AM

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