We spend much of the time in this column addressing the many facets of gypsum wallboard construction. Lately, with the recent release of our flagship publication, the Fire Resistance Design Manual, we’ve concentrated our discussions on both fire-resistant and sound-attenuating systems. In so doing, we have somewhat ignored other gypsum board wall and ceiling systems that should get more attention. Among these are the one- and two-coat veneer plaster systems.
I’ve been called to appear for jury duty about half a dozen times in my life. Never have I been asked a qualifying question or even seen the inside of the courtroom. I never got past the Sunday night call up that instructs you to show up at cattle call on Monday morning.
There are many choices for cladding available today for your residential or commercial project. Some are more energy efficient than others and it’s important, no matter what siding you choose, to protect your investment. A waterproofing/air barrier is an important component to any job whether you are using stucco, EIFS, brick, stone, or other siding options. A waterproofing/ air barrier, simply put, helps solve envelope problems, no matter what cladding is used.
This month, we’ll conclude the year and our series all about
sheathing. In past installments of this series, we looked at the purpose,
environmental aspects and types of sheathing products including...
When we first saw a roll of Wet-N-Stick
demonstrated, we were skeptical to say the least. Many of the rules that apply
to taping did not seem to apply to this product. But the idea of being able to
string tape without using mud was intriguing. We decided to keep an open mind
and give it a try.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Ft.
McMurray, which is located about 300 miles north of Edmonton, in Northern
Alberta, Canada. It’s not the northern most point on the road but you can see it
from there. The area is a phenomenon because it contains the largest known cash
of petroleum in the world. You didn’t know that? Well, neither did I until
recently. The amount of oil sand in Alberta is enough-at their current rate of
consumption-to provide Canada all of the petroleum it would need for the next
475 years. It’s enough oil to meet the needs of the entire planet for the next
15 years.
For Derrell Weldy, the past is never far from the present. Take his new home, which overlooks what he calls “the old mountains of Mexico,” where earlier generations of his family once lived. Looking south, he has an unobstructed view.
When a blues music aficionado uses the term “old school,” he may be referring to artists such as Muddy Waters, Etta James, John Lee Hooker or B.B. King. When old school country music artists are discussed, names such as Bob Wills, Hank Williams Sr., Jimmie Rogers and Patsy Cline will certainly be mentioned. In this instance, old school is used in a positive way. The inference is that these artists were pioneers in their field and that their contributions have stood the test of time and that their art is still considered relevant, even though it was produced decades ago.
The annual STUD U, a program that commences just before the METALCON trade show opens each year, began Saturday, Sept. 30., in Tampa. Assembled in various conference rooms within the convention center, the Steel Framing Alliance’s Marybeth Ruzzito and Nadir Elhajj welcomed the class of 31 individuals who came to learn more about cold-formed steel. Some from as far as Brazil to New Zealand to Fiji hadn’t worked with metal framing and came to understand more about the system and its functions.
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