David Stutzman: 8/16/18 6:02 AM
Previous Tech Tip was updated to the current industry standards with the help of metal framing manufacturers. The metal framing industry stopped...
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Elias Saltz: 3/8/18 11:09 AM
Architects and specifiers alike face significant and continuous challenges when it comes to identifying and validating reliable information about...
David Stutzman: 2/25/15 6:52 AM
Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is...
David Stutzman: 11/28/14 12:29 PM
When is an electric strike not an electric strike? When it is a euphemism for a secure door. Knowing what function is required is paramount. Function...
David Stutzman: 10/22/14 8:20 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
David Stutzman: 8/19/14 7:56 AM
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...
David Stutzman: 6/24/14 7:51 AM
Gypsum board is the most common wall and soffit finish in the US. One finish does not fit all applications. Specifying appropriate gypsum board...
David Stutzman: 5/27/14 2:06 AM
Why does the code require trademarks to distinguish the various plywood types? All plywood is not the same. Panels may be suitable for specific...
David Stutzman: 3/26/14 6:12 AM
Exterior deck coatings in residential construction are expected to perform as a waterproofing and traffic surface. The coating must prevent water...
David Stutzman: 2/20/14 7:46 AM
Laminated glass construction is simple - glue two or more panes of glass together to form a composite single pane. Wait, nothing is ever that simple....
