Madison Stephens

AWC Releases New Wood Design Standards

Madison Stephens

The American Wood Council (AWC) released its three new 2024 wood design standards: the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®), Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). These...

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February 2024
Issue #16295
Page 90
Jay Jones, P.E.

ANSI/TPI 1: The National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction

Jay Jones, P.E.

After more than three years in development, I’m pleased to announce the publication of ANSI/TPI 1–2022 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction. Including a Commentary & Appendices, this standard is available for purchase in print and...

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August 2023
Issue #15289
Page 90
MiTek Staff

Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Load For Habitable Attics

MiTek Staff

Attic truss with 7 feet room height – should it be designed for 20 psf (pounds per square foot), 30 psf or 40 psf room live load? IRC (International Residential Code) defines Habitable Space as a space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Per IRC 2018 Table...

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March 2023
Issue #15284
Page 93
Randy Daudet

Top Structural and Wood-Related Changes in the 2021 IRC, Part 2

Randy Daudet

In the last article, we described the primary structural and wood-related changes in the 2021 International Residential Code, Chapters 3 and 4. This article will continue with the primary changes to Chapters 5 through 8 of the IRC. Decks For the 2018 and the 2021 IRC, an informal group...

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February 2023
Issue #15283
Page 114
Randy Shackelford, P.E.

Top Structural and Wood-Related Changes in the 2021 IRC, Part 1

Randy Shackelford

The ICC code change cycle for the 2024 International Codes is near completion, with only the certification by the Validation Committee and confirmation by the ICC Board of Group B results outstanding. However, many jurisdictions may just now be adopting the 2021 International Codes. This is the...

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January 2023
Issue #15282
Page 108
Ryan Colker

Standards Ensure Off-site Built Tiny Homes Deliver Safety and Efficiency

Ryan Colker

As many communities and potential homeowners struggle with housing affordability, tiny houses have emerged as part of the solution. Assuring these tiny houses deliver the same level of safety and efficiency of other permanent housing solutions is essential. Local building codes and the...

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August 2022
Issue #14277
Page 96
MiTek Staff

Understanding Bearing Size at a Wall or Beam

MiTek Staff

The first thing to consider with bearing sizes is the minimum required by the building codes. Per 2018 IRC, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Sec. R802.6 – When a ceiling joist is supported directly on wood or metal, the minimum bearing size required is...

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April 2022
Issue #14273
Page 112
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Wall-Bracing Alternatives to Help Designers and Builders Navigate the Lumber Shortage

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

As lumberyards continue to recover from pandemic-related supply issues, there’s been an ever-increasing shortage of building materials, creating many challenges for building contractors. These shortages have impacted availability of wood structural panel sheathing and, as a result, our...

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July 2021
Issue #13264
Page 126
Randy Shackelford, P.E.

Building Stronger Stick-Frame Roofs: Code Requirements and Connection Solutions

Randy Shackelford

While stick-frame roofs are sometimes preferred to premanufactured roof trusses in some areas of the country because they can accommodate larger attics, higher ceilings, and complex roof shapes, the code requirements for these roofs are often more complex. That’s largely because, unlike...

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June 2021
Issue #13263
Page 124
Judy Zakreski

Preparing for the Future – Adapting Building Codes to Changing Weather Risks

Judy Zakreski

As climate patterns continue to shift, an increasing number of communities around the globe are not only experiencing extreme weather events with increased frequency, duration, and intensity, but also some are experiencing these hazards for the first time in their histories. As a first line of...

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May 2021
Issue #13262
Page 78
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