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    DCA-6: The Unsung Hero of Deck Building - A Missed Opportunity in Code Integration

    DCA-6: The Unsung Hero of Deck Building - A Missed Opportunity in Code Integration? In the world of building codes and construction guidelines, the American Wood Council's DCA-6 manual stands out, yet its potential remains largely untapped. This article delves into the underutilization of DCA-6...
  2. jar546

    Let's Talk About the Bahamas

    As we all saw on the news, the affected islands on the Bahamas have been decimated. You can't even get to the Bahama government's website on building codes. As you can see, when you have substandard building codes, codes that aren't enforced or no building codes, it can be decimating. Yes...
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