Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair approaches have changed with advancing technology and more product selections. Learn how to repair...
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The CSI Specifying Practice Group has gone international by welcoming two potential specifiers as guest presenters to help discuss this month's topic:
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During a state code review, the following comment was issued advising the agency (Owner) of a potential difficulty if the architect designed to the...
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Recently, we had an opportunity to have Pete Corle from THOMCO Inc., a Dow representative come in and demonstrate how to install Dow's Froth Pack...
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An architect wrote to us to request specification revisions for a project in the middle of the bidding phase. Only one of the comments was unclear....
Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand...
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With LEED being the "hot" ticket item of late, architects and designers are always looking for new, innovative products that will not only meet the...
Preparation, preparation, preparation! Understanding that if you do not take steps to ensure the plywood subfloor and underlayment are installed and...
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What were they thinking? That is all I could imagine asking. While walking in Philadelphia, I found an application for wood strip flooring that was...
