Erin Andes, Director of Design Outreach, for GAF | Siplast, joined us recently to chat about her upcoming webinar, “Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction.” Watch as Erin talks about how building codes have begun to challenge designers when it comes to safety and energy efficiency requirements.
Simpson Strong-Tie published the newest edition of its Strong-Rod Design Guide to help engineers, architects, and builders achieve continuous load paths in multistory and mid-rise light-frame wood buildings.
The emergence of modular construction as an option for new construction is becoming mainstream. While the reasons why have been reported on extensively, what has not been reported is that the modular construction industry has been plagued by mold and moisture problems, especially on projects located in warm and humid climates like the Southeast U.S.
Wood-framed construction is the predominant method for building homes in the United States and has gained steady acceptance in light commercial and mid-rise construction
