Previous Tech Tip was updated to the current industry standards with the help of metal framing manufacturers. The metal framing industry stopped using imprecise gage thicknesses and started using precise minimum base metal thicknesses. Yet, many A/Es..
Metal Framing Thickness or Gage - New and Improved issue
by David Stutzman | Aug 16, 2018 | Division 05, Division 09, metal, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, studs, Tech Tips
RH Effects on Wood Flooring
by David Stutzman | Feb 25, 2015 | B2030, Design Considerations, Division 09, Product Applications, Product Failures, product selection, publications, Tech Tips, wood flooring
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 installed. But what happens when the wood is not installed in perfect conditions? What range of conditions..
Gypsum Board Finish Levels
by David Stutzman | Jun 24, 2014 | C1010, C2060, Division 09, Gypsum Board, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
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..
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,..
Studs and Piping
by David Stutzman | Nov 19, 2013 | C1010, Construction Administration, D2020, Design Considerations, Division 09, Division 22, 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, Greenboard, Gypsum Board, mold resistant, product selection, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, water resistant
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..
Wood Finishing Standards
by David Stutzman | Jan 22, 2013 | C1030, C1090, C20, C2010, C2030, C2040, C2050, Design Considerations, Division 06, Division 08, Division 09, Division 12, E2010, E2050, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, Wood, wood flooring, woodwork
What finishing product should I specify for casework? Wood flooring? There are so many choices. How do I know which product is best?
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?
Let's Win the Concrete Floor Moisture Battle - Together
by David Stutzman | Nov 19, 2012 | concrete, Construction Administration, Design Considerations, Division 03, Division 09, floor slab, Flooring, Product Applications, Product Failures, Specifications
Impervious flooring. Water-based adhesives. Fly ash and slag pozzolans. Vapor retarders. Extreme surface pH. Fast-track scheduling. All are coming together and creating flooring failures.