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Gypsum Board Fire Ratings

Please explain the different types of gypsum wallboard as related to fire rating. First it must be noted that gypsum board, as a single product or building material, has no fire-resistive rating in and of ...
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Defense Against Water

What is the rainscreen concept for an exterior wall? The simple definition is that the concept provides a secondary line of defense against water, in both its liquid and vapor state, from penetrating the ...
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Allowable Drift

Can you explain allowable drift in seismic design? The design of buildings to resist seismic events is regulated by the International Building Code. The standard that is referenced within the code is ASCE ...
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Allowable Drift

Can you define allowable drift and how it affects a contractor? Drift is the lateral movement of buildings caused by wind or earthquakes. According to Don Allen, P.E., S.E., director of engineering at Sup ...
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AWCI's Construction Dimensions Magazine

AWCI's Construction Dimensions magazine

August, 2022

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