How Well Do You Know Low Embodied Carbon Steel?

[ad_1] This week’s quiz is from Specifying low embodied carbon steel framing. Once treated as a background concern, embodied carbon is now a central focus in the push for more sustainable construction—spurred by policy shifts, manufacturing innovation, and growing market demand. Low embodied carbon (LEC) steel is leading the charge, offering a tangible path to […]

Designing brick veneer for loadbearing exterior walls – Page 3 of 4

[ad_1] Significantly lifted/shifted coping stones and cracked/open bed joints at parapet wall abutting the main roof bulkhead south-facing wall. Movements in the loadbearing CMU backup wallChanges in moisture content and temperature cause expansion and contraction of concrete masonry walls. The magnitude of volume change depends on two factors—one an intrinsic property of the concrete masonry […]

The Significance of Annual Commercial Caulking Inspections

[ad_1] Keeping up with caulking needs is an essential, year-round task for commercial facility managers. Don’t overlook small gaps that allow air leaks, moisture, dust, and noise to creep into your buildings. By staying on top of commercial caulking, you secure that your properties remain comfortable, energy-efficient, pest-free, and structurally sound over the long haul. […]