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2017 April

OSHA’s Silica Rule

Q: Can you give an update on the OSHA silica ruling? A: The OSHA standard on occupational exposure to airborne crystalline silica is not new. It’s a significant amendment to the original ruling...

2017 March

Fire-Resistive Walls and Electrical Boxes

Q: What are the requirements for maintaining the fire integrity of a fire-resistive wall when installing electrical boxes? A: According short answer is that it depends on not only the size of the...

2017 February

Steel Stud Curtainwall System Terminations

Q: Can you help me understand the dynamics of steel stud curtainwall systems where the wall terminates into a concrete floor slab? A: This is the one area of the exterior envelope that...

January 2017

Chase Walls

Q: Can you provide some information on chase walls? A: Chase walls are typically comprised of a double row of framing studs, providing extra depth of wall that serves as a vertical and...

2016 December

Keeping the Fire Rating

Q: How do you maintain the integrity of a fire-rated wall when you have to penetrate the gypsum panels for electrical outlet boxes? A: The term “fire-rated” often refers to a wall assembly...

2016 November

Joints 101

Q: Can you clarify the differences between control joints, expansion joints, aesthetic joints and construction joints? A: Control and expansion joints are designed to accommodate movement, whereas the aesthetic joint is simply for...

2016 October

Sheathing Damage

Q: I have had inspectors challenge me on installed glass mat gypsum sheathing. Can you provide me with tips on allowable gaps and repair procedures? A: Incidental damage to gypsum sheathing, in general,...

2016 September

Sealant on Acoustically Rated Steel Partitions

Q: Please explain the use of sealant on acoustically rated steel framing partitions. Can you provide me with some tips on how to apply this sealant? A: There are four factors that help...

2016 August

Special Inspections

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about the requirement for “special inspections.” Can you give me some background information? A: Special inspections have been in place for quite a few years now and...