Straight Grained Wood
Are you expecting straight grained wood for your project? Use the right terms to get what you want. Quarter Cut and Rift Cut wood produces similar...
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Water Vapor Transmission - Get the Units Right
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
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
What properties of decorative sheet vinyl flooring are important to consider when selecting pet resistant resilient flooring? Resisting surface...
Choosing Mortar Types
The strength of mortar relative to the materials being installed is critical. Mortar must be strong enough and flexible enough to allow the structure...
Interior Woodwork Wood vs. MDF
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) products are plentiful and manufacturers are constantly developing adaptations to current building trends. This...
Cement Plaster Water-Ressistive Barrier
Tech Tips received a CSI National Communications Award September 23, 2011 at the national convention.
Specs are Important
Specifications are important regardless the size, scope, complexity, and dollar value of the construction project. Learn what forms specs can take...
TOC Could Spell SANFU
Careless practices of preparing the Agreement Between the Owner and Contractor and assembling the Documents to be attached to this Agreement could...
Large Format Tile Revisited
The publication of 2011 versions of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 addressed the challenges in large format tile installations. This...