Lumber Briefs: Trusses Are a Significantly Small Piece of the Puzzle Matt Layman The lumber industry knows me as an outspoken, opinionated lumber market analyst and forecaster. This month, I would like to introduce you to Matt Layman, part-time remodeling contractor. I am now beginning my 7th month of total rehab of my wife’s 70-year old 3 BR, 2 BA family home. Her... Read More March 2019 Issue #11236 Page 78
Code Report: Understanding Allowable Load Changes Paul McEntee The Simpson Strong-Tie® 2019–2020 Wood Construction Connectors catalog is the first in the industry with updated connector allowable load tables to meet the new ASTM test standards required by the 2015 and 2018 International Building Code® (IBC®). It is designed to... Read More March 2019 Issue #11236 Page 90
The Last Word: Knowing Your Customers at IBS Joe Kannapell To grow closer to your customers is the reason to attend the International Builders Show (IBS). If you coordinate in advance with your local builders and pay attention to the educational sessions, you may not be overwhelmed amongst the 100,000 attendees. You may also witness the latest... Read More March 2019 Issue #11236 Page 103