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Metal Framing Thickness or Gage - New and Improved issue

David Stutzman: Aug 16, 2018 6:02:46 AM

Previous Tech Tip was updated to the current industry standards with the help of metal framing manufacturers. The metal framing industry stopped...

RH Effects on Wood Flooring

David Stutzman: Feb 25, 2015 6:52:12 AM

Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is...

Gypsum Board Finish Levels

David Stutzman: Jun 24, 2014 7:51:48 AM

Gypsum board is the most common wall and soffit finish in the US. One finish does not fit all applications. Specifying appropriate gypsum board...

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Owners - What did you buy?

David Stutzman: Jun 2, 2014 7:28:28 AM

Friday, an architect asked for help researching a question about metal stud installation for interior partitions. The question was the result of a...

Studs and Piping

David Stutzman: Nov 19, 2013 6:18:56 AM

Metal stud cut for plumbing piping is structurally useless.

It's Not Your Father's Greenboard

David Stutzman: Aug 27, 2013 5:13:31 AM

Greenboard gypsum panels

Metal Stud Deflection Track

David Stutzman: May 21, 2013 6:07:27 AM

What are the common types needed for virtually every commercial building? Metal stud deflection tracks accommodate movement, both vertical and...

Wood Finishing Standards

David Stutzman: Jan 22, 2013 5:48:34 AM

What finishing product should I specify for casework? Wood flooring? There are so many choices. How do I know which product is best?

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Efficient Construction Documents

David Stutzman: Dec 24, 2012 8:36:18 AM

What is the best way to ensure consistency and high quality in your construction documents?

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Let's Win the Concrete Floor Moisture Battle - Together

David Stutzman: Nov 19, 2012 6:55:37 AM

Impervious flooring. Water-based adhesives. Fly ash and slag pozzolans. Vapor retarders. Extreme surface pH. Fast-track scheduling. All are coming...