FAQ article on Column Protection and Protection of the primary structural...
What is the correct application of 2009/2012 IBC Sections 704.2 (Column Protection) and 704.3 (Protection of the primary structural frame other than columns) to wood construction?
View ArticleFAQ article on Vibration
You can find criteria for vibration control for wood members here.
View ArticleFAQ article on Fastener Corrosion
Starting January 1, 2004, Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) treated wood products were no longer permitted to be manufactured for general sale, with only some minor exceptions for use in limited,...
View ArticleFAQ on Anchor Bolts placement per 2008 SDPWS
Per 2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS), can anchor bolts in a 2-sided 2x6 shear wall be staggered to meet the ½" edge distance for 3x3 plates or do custom plates need to be...
View ArticleFAQ on Heavy Timber connections
For Type IV Construction (Heavy Timber), are heavy timber connections required to be fire-resistance rated?
View ArticleFAQ article on Column Protection and Protection of the primary structural...
What is the correct application of 2009/2012 IBC Sections 704.2 (Column Protection) and 704.3 (Protection of the primary structural frame other than columns) to wood construction?
View ArticleFAQ article on Vibration
You can find criteria for vibration control for wood members here.
View ArticleFAQ article on Fastener Corrosion
Starting January 1, 2004, Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) treated wood products were no longer permitted to be manufactured for general sale, with only some minor exceptions for use in limited,...
View ArticleFAQ on Anchor Bolts placement per 2008 SDPWS
Per 2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS), can anchor bolts in a 2-sided 2x6 shear wall be staggered to meet the ½" edge distance for 3x3 plates or do custom plates need to be...
View ArticleFAQ on Heavy Timber connections
For Type IV Construction (Heavy Timber), are heavy timber connections required to be fire-resistance rated?
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