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on November 07,2012

The International Code Council (ICC) and APA—The Engineered Wood Association have published an illustrated third edition of The Guide to the 2012 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions. The...

Loose shingles indicate use of short roofing nails, inspector says
on July 23,2012

Shingles that protrude from a roof often mean that roofing nails used during installation were too short, according to a Minnesota home inspector.

NRCA: Roofing insulation performance, local climate keys to computing R-value
on July 23,2012

To minimize the loss of thermal resistance in design, the R-value of roof insulation should be computed based on the actual performance of the insulation material and the local climate, says the...

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With a dual theme of “design innovation and attainable sustainability,” the Show
on January 20,2013 in Feature

With a dual theme of “design innovation and attainable sustainability,” the Show Village homes at the International Builders' Show push the envelope when it comes to both modular housing design...

Profile: Olstedt Construction, Seaside, Ore.
on January 15,2013 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Situated on the picturesque Oregon Coast, Seaside is a community insulated between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade foothills. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been insulated from the housing downturn....

CalStar Thru-Wall Block Units
on August 22,2012 in Product Review

CalStar’s Thru-Wall Unit combines the structural properties of standard concrete block with the preferred aesthetic of a traditional brick wall.

Ecobust
on August 13,2012 in Product Review

Ecobust is an environmentally friendly solution for rock and concrete demolition.

Homax Pro Grade Wall Texture
on July 27,2012 in Product Review

Homax Pro Grade Wall Texture is a self-priming, low odor aerosol texture with a pressure adjustment toggle and pattern control dial for precise spray control.

on June 28,2012 in Product Review

The inclusion of a take-up washer (TUW) on the new SDWF structural wood screw from Simpson Strong-Tie allows easy attachment of upper and lower walls from the top, with an easy-to-install...

Flak Jacket protection from Weyerhaeuser
on May 21,2012 in Product Review

Weyerhaeuser's Trus Joist TJI joist line is now available with the company's Flak Jacket coating that enhances fire resistance.

on May 02,2012 in Product Review

The wood in these new panels from Kirei comes from demolition sites in the Pacific Northwest

on April 05,2012 in Product Review

This template-driven add-on for Revit BIM software helps automate design, production, and manufacturing of light gauge metal and wood studs for floor framing.

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

Made of coated carbon steel, these screws were designed for use with composite and encapsulated-composite decking.

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