The new Portland cement-based plaster industry standard is ASTM C1861–Lathing and Furring Accessories, and Fasteners for Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster.
In 2021, additional requirements were added to the International Building Code (IBC) 2510.6 Water-Resistive Barriers of the Lathing and Furring for Cement Plaster section
In the July issue of Construction Dimensions magazine, Don Allen emphasized the vital role of code advocacy in the construction industry.
When I give presentations to engineers, I like to ask the question, “How many of you have ever designed something that cannot physically be built? Raise your hand if you have.”
In the building construction industry, we all have to work within the building codes—the rules for how buildings are constructed. But how do the codes get written and adopted into law, and what influence can...
This is a relatively simple question with a complex answer. I am currently planning an AWCI technical document that will go more in depth to assist architects and engineers with properly specifying steel framing thickness,...
This article describes the EIFS inspector qualifications and previews some of the content in the recently updated EIFS—Doing It Right® module for EIFS inspectors.
As we start a new year with the 2024 International Building Code now available, we also start a new code development cycle.
I often get calls about specific fire rating details: Do I have to install this backer piece behind my control joint? Do butt joints have to be staggered? Is it OK to run wallboard vertically...
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