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Brick - Solid or Hollow - Why Choose?

David Stutzman: 10/3/11 7:55 AM

Brick selection is usually based on aesthetic factors, first, such as size, color, and texture. These aesthetic factors can dramatically affect the...

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Plywood is Specified - Do you know what that means?

David Stutzman: 9/5/11 6:10 PM

I had to respond to an architect about a contractor's submittal for architectural woodwork. The contractor submitted MDF panels as the basis to...

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Marine Grade Plywood Explained

David Stutzman: 8/22/11 7:36 AM

Is marine grade plywood specially treated to resist salt water environments or severe exterior exposure? NO. Okay then what is marine grade plywood...

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It's All About Service

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Vegetative Roof, FM Global, and Electric Field Vector Mapping

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So Whose Job Is It - Selecting Manufacturers and Products?

David Stutzman: 8/5/11 8:13 AM

Is it the Architect or the Specifier? The best I can tell, it depends.

What is It?

David Stutzman: 8/1/11 7:58 AM

I took this photo at a prospective client's office building when visiting for the first time. Even when I saw this in person, it took some pondering...

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Vapor Retarder Paints

David Stutzman: 7/25/11 6:47 PM

Can interior latex paints perform as a vapor retarder?

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Missing Lock Cylinders

David Stutzman: 7/11/11 2:42 PM

The newly opened rest stop on Interstate 95 in Delaware includes an unusual combination of door hardware on the entry and interior vestibule. All the...

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Keypad Locks

David Stutzman: 6/28/11 7:00 AM

Keypad locks offer the advantage of removing the need for keys, while sill maintaining a secure opening. The opening security is controlled by...