Frank Woeste and  Joseph Loferski

Existing Deck Inspection—A Must for Springtime Celebrations

Frank Woeste and Joseph Loferski

A common denominator for deck collapses is a special family event, such as a graduation, wedding, birthday party, or family reunion. A properly designed and constructed 14-ft x 24-ft residential deck floor, designed for a 40 psf uniform live load, should safely support 84 occupants based on an...

#17308 Cover image
March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 124
Frank Woeste and  Joseph Loferski

All Things Wood: Unpredictable Nature and Cause of Cracks at Gypsum Panel Ceiling Joints Perpendicular to Framing

Frank Woeste and Joseph Loferski

Introduction In some arid parts of the Southwest, the occurrence and recurrence of cracks at taped gypsum panel (drywall) joints between panels in residential projects have been reported in trade magazines since the mid-1990s. In some homes of a project, one or two cracks or ridges appear at...

#12246 Cover image
January 2020
Issue #12246
Page 60

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