Wall Bracing Rules Get Makeover in 2009 IRC~
Wall Bracing Rules Get Makeover in 2009 IRC~ The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), due to be published March, will contain some significant revisions to the provisions governing bracing of walls against racking forces in moderate wind speed zones. In wind speed zones of 110 mph and higher, the IRC ... more
Financial Storm Surge Hits Florida Hard~
Financial Storm Surge Hits Florida Hard~ A hurricane storm surge can take away someone's home in a matter of minutes. Now imagine an even bigger, more powerful wave - one strong enough to wash out the wealth of thousands of homeowners - but washing over the community for a year, ... more
Ring-Shank Gun Nails Boost Roof Sheathing Performance~
Ring-Shank Gun Nails Boost Roof Sheathing Performance~ Here's a story we missed back in 2006: the HurriQuake Nail , Stanley Bostitch's advanced entry into the ring-shank nail market. Developed by a team led by engineer Ed Sutt (now with Simpson Strong-Tie), the HurriQuake nail has aggressive rings on the end ... more
Second Home Rental Conversions Could be Remodel Opportunity~
Second Home Rental Conversions Could be Remodel Opportunity~ With the national economy in the tank, one surprising bright spot is an industry that figures big for coastal contractors: vacation home rentals. According to a December 5, 2008, story in USA Today , one company built on vacation rentals, Austin, Texas-based ... more
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