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David Stutzman: 6/22/11 7:11 AM
Top and bottom surface bolts are used on the inactive leaf of pairs of doors. The bolts hold the door closed until the full door opening is require....
David Stutzman: 6/14/11 5:10 AM
The publication of 2011 versions of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 addressed the challenges in large format tile installations. This...
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David Stutzman: 5/3/11 7:30 AM
Safety glazing must be identified according to International Building Code (IBC), 2009, Section 2406.3. This applies to all glazing, not just...
David Stutzman: 4/19/11 5:00 AM
Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) through concrete substrates can cause serious damage to epoxy terrazzo and other impermeable floor finishes. What...
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David Stutzman: 4/5/11 7:00 AM
For good acoustic performance, more is required than simply listing STC ratings in a partition schedule. For acoustic ratings, the best resource...
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David Stutzman: 3/29/11 7:00 AM
Must damaged fireproofing be repaired or will limited damage be permitted in the completed construction? Construction operations often damage fire...
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David Stutzman: 2/15/11 8:30 AM
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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David Stutzman: 1/31/11 8:30 AM
Certainly, you have seen examples of natural expansion joints. Science rules. Materials move. Buildings react; sometimes not as expected.
David Stutzman: 1/18/11 5:00 AM
Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair...
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Recently, we had an opportunity to have Pete Corle from THOMCO Inc., a Dow representative come in and demonstrate how to install Dow's Froth Pack...
