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Advanced Framing Construction Guide

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Author(s)
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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Organization(s)
American Plywood Association,
APA
Description
Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.

Construction Defects – Mortar Bridging and Mortar Droppings Still Plague the Industry

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Author(s)
Stephan Bill
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Organization(s)
Metropolitan Engineering Consulting & Forensics,
MECF
Description
Article about how mortar droppings during the installation of a brick veneer can clog the weep holes in the wall assembly causing moisture damage. The article also illustrates products that can be installed in the ventilated cavity to mitigate this problem.