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NFPA 285’s Effect on Contractors

Q: Can you explain recent changes to the National Fire Protection Association test standard known as NFPA 285, and how they might impact contractors? A: Over the past few years there has been a rash of serious ...
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Water Migration

Q: Can you explain the principles of controlling water migration through exterior walls? A: This is a fairly complex topic and one that has caused significant changes in the model building codes. Not understan ...
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Air Leakage Testing

Q: What is air leakage testing on exterior walls?? A: Air leakage testing is now an energy code requirement which focuses on the performance of the exterior envelope. It is cited in both the 2018 International ...
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Fire Resistive Fire Door Assemblies

Q: Can you explain fire resistance relative to door frames in cold-formed steel framed walls? A: The subject of fire resistive fire door assemblies is fairly complex. The reference for this discussion will be ...
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AWCI's Construction Dimensions Magazine

AWCI's Construction Dimensions magazine

September, 2020

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