code compliance | Walls & Ceilings

Exploring the Beauty of Stucco and EIFS

July 1, 2016

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A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

George Caruso

May 1, 2016

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Why rainscreen tops the list of innovative moisture control systems.

Gypsum Association Revises Text in GA-216

Steve Meima

May 1, 2016

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After receiving negative reports from contractors, the GA committee revised previous text that used incorrect language when describing studs.

GA Publishes Errata Associated with GA-216-2016

April 11, 2016

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In January 2016, the Gypsum Association released GA-216-2016, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products. On page 3, section 2.2.12.4 should read:

ClarkDietrich Drywall Framing System Meets Code Requirements

May 6, 2014

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ClarkDietrich Building Systems has received a Code Compliance Research Report from Architectural Testing Inc. for its ProSTUD Drywall Framing System.

ICC-ES Grants CSSA Approval for Compliance

The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has granted the Certified Steel Stud Association approval for compliance with the 2009 and 2012 International Building Codes and International Residential Codes.

April 22, 2013

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The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has granted the Certified Steel Stud Association approval for compliance with the 2009 and 2012 International Building Codes and International Residential Codes.