A diagonal board notched into wall studs, known as let-in bracing, was the standard way builders stiffened homes before plywood sheathing existed. The technique relies on basic triangle geometry ...

Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...

Please note: This older article by our former faculty member remains available on our site for archival purposes. Some information contained in it may be outdated. After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code ...

Please note: This older article by our former faculty member remains available on our site for archival purposes. Some information contained in it may be outdated. Wrapping a home with insulating ...

Structural I, also referred to as “STRUC I,” may be OSB or plywood and is, essentially, a subcategory of APA Rated Sheathing. Panels designated Structural I must meet all of the manufacturing and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LP Building Products recently added a new case study to its online product literature portfolio. The latest installment focuses on Lantz-Boggio Architects and their ...

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The current demands of the industry lead architects to design based on construction solutions that accelerate processes without compromising quality, while reducing waste and dependence on intensive ...