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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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National Science Foundation Awards Research Funding to Advance Performance-Based Fire Design for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Civil + Structural Engineer

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), was named a recipient of the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for nearly $580,000 over five years. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D., F.ASCE, managing director of AISI’s Construction Technical Program.

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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. Residential.

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Window flashing tape

GCP Applied Technologies

Below, find detail drawings for securing the house wrap system around window fixtures. Flanged window flashing installation instructions (after installing a self-adhered weather barrier to outer wall). download pdf. . download pdf. . Wall flashing. Flanged window flashing installation. All window details.

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Wall flashing

GCP Applied Technologies

Wall flashing. house wrap / flashing / wall. . Wall flashing detail around sliding door. Elevation detail for wall flashing. . . Download a detailed drawing for proper installation of wall flashing tape and weather barrier (complete house wrap system ) around a sliding door with deck. Residential.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 Downloads - Please Hold

Revit OpEd

Revit 2013 Downloads - Please Hold. People trying to download 2013 products are overwhelming the resources at Autodesk. clicking download while you are distracted.) of Off Topic , downloads , Revit 2013. Revit 2013 Downloads - Please Hold. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Friday, April 13, 2012.

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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

BDC Network

Whether you’re just starting out using engineered wood products (EWP) or have been incorporating EWP into designs for years, APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers an extensive library of resources along with calculators, design downloads and in-person expertise to help you find the best solution to each challenge.