Articles Tagged with ''ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)''

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Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Structural Epoxy Line

New CI-LVPO-KT contractor kit bridges the gap between DIY convenience and commercial-grade concrete repair performance.
W&C Staff
January 12, 2026
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Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its structural injection epoxy offerings with the new CI-LVPO-KT contractor kit, giving contractors and advanced DIYers a convenient, all-in-one solution for commercial-grade concrete crack repair.


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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Understanding the Differences Between Type X and Type C Gypsum Boards

Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
November 26, 2025
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Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.


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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

One-Coat Stucco: Why?

One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
September 25, 2025
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One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
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Air Barriers

Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building

Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Laverne Dalgleish
July 7, 2025
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Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

The Importance of Access Doors

Access doors serve practical and life-saving purposes when understood in context.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
May 20, 2025
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Access doors play a crucial role in building maintenance and safety, and while building codes governing them may seem complex or overly strict, they ultimately serve practical and life-saving purposes when understood in context.
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