Rot
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Low-Slope Roof Assembly Failures
A consultant for Structural Research Incorporated reports that dozens of new buildings have rotting roof sheathing
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Strategies for Preventing Wood Rot
Correctly using and detailing lumber and other wood-based products adds to their longevity, which means we should be doing it on every job
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Being a Carpenter Isn’t Simple Anymore
A self-described ‘forensic carpenter’ encounters shoddy construction practices in Colorado
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Foundation Plan for a Snowy Climate
When building on a slab, how much distance should separate wood framing and grade to prevent rot?
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Hygric Buffering and Hygric Redistribution
Large amounts of hygroscopic building materials — for example, lumber and cellulose — can act like thermal mass for moisture
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Is Cold Sheathing in Double-Wall Construction at Risk?
Building Science Corporation's latest publication on the topic provides a surprising result
