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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

This model was instrumental in evaluating numerous design elements and options, including: window sizes and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and thermal rating (U-factor) for each window unit; roof types; wall thicknesses; insulation thermal (R-) values; and the impact of various exterior colors on the home’s overall thermal performance.

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Roof to wall flashing

GCP Applied Technologies

Roof to wall flashing. house wrap / flashing / roof to wall. . Watch videos on how to properly install a self-adhered weather barrier to the wall, how to install window flashing tape, how to install roofing underlayments, and how to properly connect the house wrap system to the home's roofing underlayment.

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The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures

BDC Network

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam. See Figure 1.)

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Super Seam Plus

Whirlwind Steel

October 24, 2023 by Whirlwind Team Super Seam Plus It is a mechanically seamed system. They enhanced any roof for a sleek appearance. The panels simply seam together, forming a watertight seal. Is available in a variety of popular colors. General Description It is available in 24 gauge only UL Construction No.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Wall Systems The following examples show an Underwriters Laboratory Inc. of the 2021 IBC.

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Metal Buildings and all that Trim: Part 2

Whirlwind Steel

Building for Life Blog April 3, 2024 by Whirlwind Team Metal Buildings and all that Trim: Part 2 Metal roofing trim is more than just a finishing touch; it’s a vital part of the roofing system, enhancing the weathertight seal and contributing to the overall structural integrity of the building.

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Revit OpEd: Layer Function Setting

Revit OpEd

System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. I run into wall types quite often that have these wrong or inconsistently applied. Revit 2013 Downloads - Please Hold. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Thursday, April 19, 2012. Layer Function Setting.