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Accessible Drinking Fountain Guidelines ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires wall-mounted drinking fountain units to have a clear knee space of at least
Three Wood Framing Methods – Balloon, Platform & Advanced
We recently talked about a variety of building methods. Within each method are different ways to build. Here we talk
Restrained versus Unrestrained Members
In the last several months, I’ve had many questions about what constitutes a “restrained” concrete member, and what constitutes an
Common Building Questions Answered
When you work in this industry, you find yourself trying to answer very complex building questions in every type of
Precompression vs. Balanced Load in Post-Tension Concrete
My Post–Tension elevator speech is pretty well rehearsed at this point: “We drape steel cables — tendons — in the
Applicability of International Existing Building Code
The biggest question that I hear about the International Existing Building Code is “when do we use it versus the
Staples or Nails? Choosing the Right Fastener for Wall and Roof Sheathing
We are often asked by contractors if they can substitute framing staples instead of nails for their wall and roof

You Have Purchased a Property….Now What?
So you’ve purchased a property and are looking to get it renovated as soon as possible – don’t think for
Understanding R-Value and Insulation
This post is provided by Earthcore SIPs. There are many conditions that determine the effectiveness of any building material to
Means of Egress Hazard Categories in the Existing Building Code
The International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is the I-Code that covers existing buildings in depth. While the International Building Code
Clear Creek County Energy Code Requirements
Clear Creek County Colorado has three different options to choose from when submitting residential energy code requirements. Option 1 is