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2019 August

Surface Burning Characteristics Explained

Q: Can you explain the phrase “surface burning characteristics”? A: This is a phrase that is used to define the relative fire performance of individual building products. The suitability of a specific building material as...

2019 July

Aerial Work Platforms

Q: Can you provide some information concerning the new ANSI Standard on aerial work platforms? A: This new standard, ANSI A92, is the first major change in the standards that covers aerial work platforms since...

2019 June

Top-Down Construction

Q: Can you explain to me what top-down construction is? A: Top-down construction, is sometimes called “pre-rock.” It can be an essential sequencing change designed to ensure that the integrity of the fire resistance of...

2019 May

Rainscreen Defined

Q: Can you explain to me what a rainscreen is? A: A rainscreen is an exterior wall system that utilizes multiple layers of specific materials to ensure that liquid water does not penetrate into the...

2019 April

When Is It OK to Redecorate Wet Plaster?

Q: I recently had a roof leak and as a result, have wet plaster walls. Can I use a moisture meter to determine the moisture content of the gypsum? A: Gypsum can withstand cyclical wetting...

2019 March

Fasteners for CFS-Framed Partitions

Q: Can you provide information on the various screw fasteners for attaching panels to cold-formed steel framed partitions? A: The successful installation requires the correct fastener for a specific condition. In this case it is...

2019 February

Control Joints in Stucco

Q: Can I use a generic cold-formed steel framing profile in a UL fire resistant design? A: The quick answer to that question is, maybe. It depends on the UL design certification itself. The individual...

January 2019

Lateral Bracing in CFS Framing: Why?

Q: Can you explain the need for lateral bracing in cold-formed steel framing? A: Lateral bracing is an important design consideration for both non-structural and structural applications of walls and partitions framed with cold-formed steel...

2018 December

Get to Know the Exterior Envelope

Q. Are there significant changes to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code in comparison to the 2015 version? A: The International Energy Conservation Code, drafted by the International Code Council, has a direct...