Gypsum board is the most common wall and soffit finish in the US. One finish does not fit all applications. Specifying appropriate gypsum board finish levels helps control project costs while producing the desired aesthetic results. So what finish level..
Gypsum Board Finish Levels
by David Stutzman | Jun 24, 2014 | C1010, C2060, Division 09, Gypsum Board, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
Owners - What did you buy?
by David Stutzman | Jun 2, 2014 | C1010, Construction Administration, contract documents, Division 09, Metal Stud, Professional Practice, Quality Assurance, Specifications, Specifier, Tech Tips
Friday, an architect asked for help researching a question about metal stud installation for interior partitions. The question was the result of a site visit. The resolution needed to be speedy. Monday the contractor planned to install gypsum board,..
Laminated Glass
by David Stutzman | Feb 20, 2014 | B2020, C1010, C1020, Design Considerations, Division 08, Glass, Product Applications, product selection, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
Laminated glass construction is simple - glue two or more panes of glass together to form a composite single pane. Wait, nothing is ever that simple. What can be used as the glue? What benefits and limitations do the glues have? What considerations might..
Studs and Piping
by David Stutzman | Nov 19, 2013 | C1010, Construction Administration, Design Considerations, Division 09, Metal Stud, Plumbing Piping, Product Applications, Product Failures, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
It's Not Your Father's Greenboard
by David Stutzman | Aug 27, 2013 | C1010, code, Code Requirements, Construction Administration, Design Considerations, Division 09, Gypsum Board, product selection, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
Metal Stud Deflection Track
by David Stutzman | May 21, 2013 | C1010, Construction Administration, Design Considerations, Division 09, Partitions, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, studs, Tech Tips
What are the common types needed for virtually every commercial building? Metal stud deflection tracks accommodate movement, both vertical and lateral. Do you know what criteria govern the track selection? Do you know the questions to ask? Learn what..
Efficient Construction Documents
by David Stutzman | Dec 24, 2012 | B2010, B2050, C1010, C1030, Construction Administration, contract documents, CSI, Division 09, Drawings, Global Requirements, Professional Practice, Specifications
What is the best way to ensure consistency and high quality in your construction documents?
Fire Resistant CMU
by David Stutzman | Sep 18, 2012 | B2010, C1010, Design Considerations, Division 04, fire rating, Masonry, Partitions, Product Applications, Properties Sets, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, Walls
Did you just severely restrict, or eliminate competition by including a UL design number for fire resistive masonry partitions? Unknowingly, perhaps. Learn what options are available to meet code requirements for fire resistive concrete masonry units. It..
Choosing Mortar Types
by David Stutzman | Dec 20, 2011 | A2010, B2010, C1010, Division 04, Mortar, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
The strength of mortar relative to the materials being installed is critical. Mortar must be strong enough and flexible enough to allow the structure to function as designed. Learn what mortar types are available and what cements may be used in mortar..
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..