Self-Directed Learning Program Provides Guidance for Safe and Sustainable Wood Construction Robert Glowinski Construction is rebounding, and with it the need to invest in education for safe and sustainable structures is more important than ever. As manufacturers of wood products, many in our industry have the opportunity to directly engage with those on the front lines of construction who are often... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 34
The Evolution of Steel Truss Technology Keith Dietzen Light gauge steel trusses have been around a long, long time. Steel trusses offer the same advantages that make light gauge steel framing generally appealing for a significant segment of the light frame construction industry. Light gauge steel does not burn. It does not serve as a food source... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 38
Controlling Floor Vibration Frank Woeste Home buyers naturally take for granted that the floor system in a new house is safe and complies with the building code—and rightly so. But home buyers also have expectations for their floors that are unrelated to safety or the building code. In particular, many home buyers are aware of... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 43
Question of the Day: Trusses and Pressure Treated Lumber Stan Sias The phone rang this morning and the caller said that “they had a real quick question.” They went on to ask if “standard truss plates could be used with pressure treated lumber?” Hmmmm…the questions that some questions prompt. It sort of reminds me of the... Read More January 2016 Issue #09198 Page 4
Question of the Day: Exempt Structures Stan Sias Exempt Structures, can I really do anything I (or the customer) wants when no one is looking over my proverbial shoulder? This question would be funny, if it were not so sad. Exactly what are exempt structures exempt from? Many jurisdictions make accessory buildings (storage sheds,... Read More December 2015 Issue #08197 Page 4