Calculating Fire Resistance Ratings of Wood Assemblies Using the IBC
Architects and Contractors can spend a lot of time hunting for miscellaneous fire rated assemblies in wood construction. What you’ll
Tag: gypsum
Use 5/8″ Gypsum Board With 24″ Stud Spacing
Most residential projects are framed with wall studs at 16″ on center and finished with 1/2″ gypsum board. To save
The Easiest Place to Find Fire Rated Assemblies is the Gypsum Association Manual
After several projects of fighting with the UL Manual (Underwriters Laboratories) and the International Building Code I discovered that there
Dwelling Unit Separation Wall at Duplexes and Townhomes
The International Residential Code requires that in townhomes and duplexes, each unit needs to be separated from the next by
Gypsum Association 2009 Fire Resistance Manual
My favorite resource for determining gypsum assemblies for fire protection is the GA Manual. The 2009 manual is now available
Achieving a 2 Hour Floor Ceiling Assembly From the Underside Only
One of our current projects is a change of occupancy where the change will require a 2 hour rating between
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