Why does the code require trademarks to distinguish the various plywood types? All plywood is not the same. Panels may be suitable for specific applications. The trademarks give basic information about expected performance and allowable use. Know and..
Plywood Structural Panels
by David Stutzman | May 27, 2014 | B2010, Construction Administration, Division 06, plywood, Product Applications, publications, B1010, B1020, Sheathing, Specifications, Tech Tips
Preservative Treated Wood
by David Stutzman | Apr 23, 2013 | B2010, Design Considerations, Division 06, Product Applications, publications, B1010, B1020, Specifications, Tech Tips, Wood, wood treatment
What are those Commodity Specifications referenced by the building codes? AWPA U1 referenced by the code specifies wood preservative treatments by application, exposure, and type of wood product. Know what the terms mean to be sure you get the intended..
SFRM Types and Applications
by David Stutzman | Oct 23, 2012 | Design Considerations, Division 07, Fireproofing, ICC, Product Applications, publications, B1010, B1020, Specifications, Tech Tips
What binder, density, and bond strength are required for sprayed fire-resistive materials? New building code requirements include additional considerations for bond strength in buildings greater than 75 feet high. Careful choices must be made when..
Water Vapor Transmission - Get the Units Right
by David Stutzman | Mar 20, 2012 | B2010, Design Considerations, Division 07, Product Applications, publications, B1010, B1020, Specifications, Tech Tips, vapor retarder
Water vapor transmission is confusing - three different properties, each with their own units of measure. Can you rely on manufacturer's data reporting product performance? Be careful. Check the values and the units of measure. Be sure the units are..
Fireblocking and Draftstopping
by David Stutzman | Mar 22, 2011 | B2010, C1010, code, Code Requirements, Design Considerations, publications, B1010, B1020, Specifications, Tech Tips
Combustible construction can provide perfect paths through concealed spaces to allow fires to spread quickly and undetected. Fireblocking and draftstopping combine to minimize these perfect paths to help protect the property and the occupants. Learn..
A Guide to Fire Resistant Assemblies
by David Stutzman | Feb 22, 2011 | C1010, C2050, Design Considerations, fire rating, publications, B1020, Tech Tips
Select fire resistant assemblies efficiently. Understand the basics of each design source, selection options and available tools to effectively narrow the search and select the correct solution. This Tech Tips will lead you through the process to..
Wood Preservative Treatment
by David Stutzman | Dec 14, 2010 | A1010, B2010, B3010, Code Requirements, Design Considerations, Division 06, Product Applications, publications, B1010, B1020, Specifications, Tech Tips, wood treatment
Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand when the use of wood preservative treatment is required. Avoiding the requirement for preservative..