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  1. Rraddish

    Questionable work by Contractor

    Long time listener, second time poster. I'm hoping to get some feedback on whether my observations are valid code concerns. The project is a large landscape redesign and build for a single family home. The problem involves a contractors work and the plans his structural engineer has...
  2. jar546

    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...
  3. jar546

    Stainless Steel vs Hot Dipped Galvanized for Decks

    We have an issue where elevated beach walkovers are subject to hot, humid, salty sea air 24/7/365 and an occasional storm surge with spraying salt water. What this means is that historically, those that used galvanized bolts, washers, nuts, connectors, and joist hangars have experienced a very...
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