Looking at the recent history of construction, we find that it is littered with a spectrum of failures, from minor cosmetic types up to and including those that are truly catastrophic. The former may include mere annoyances - cracked finishes and the..
Preventing Construction Failures
by Elias Saltz | Apr 12, 2018 | Bad Specs, Code Requirements, Construction, Design Considerations, failures, Product Failures, Specifications
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..
Construction Warranties
by David Stutzman | Oct 22, 2014 | Design Considerations, Division 01, Extended Warranty, Limited Warranty, Operation & Maintenance, Product Failures, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, Z1060, Z1070
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend greatly on how the warranty is specified and the owner's knowledge of the warranty conditions.
Check the Limitations
by David Stutzman | Feb 3, 2014 | CSI, Design Considerations, ICC, Product Applications, Product Failures, Product Rep, product selection, Specifications, specifying
Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements. Wading through all the choices and the product data can be daunting. Often designers (and specifiers)..
Fenestration Condensation
by David Stutzman | Jan 21, 2014 | B2020, Code Requirements, Design Considerations, Division 08, exterior windows, Product Applications, Product Failures, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
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
Yankee Ingenuity
by David Stutzman | Jul 1, 2013 | Construction Administration, Division 07, Operation & Maintenance, Product Applications, Product Failures, sitemare
Wood Door Veneer Faces
by David Stutzman | Dec 18, 2012 | C1030, Design Considerations, Division 08, Door, Product Failures, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, Wood
Avoid surprises! Is this what you expect doors to look like?
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.
What if the First Test Fails?
by David Stutzman | Jan 9, 2012 | Bad Specs, Division 07, Product Failures, Sealant, Specifications, testing
We receive the following suggestion from a building envelope consultant to include in a specification for sealant adhesion testing provided by the contractor.