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    What is the first code year that required minimum 7/16" roof decking

    Hello all, I live in Austin Texas and my boss has tasked me with figuring out what year Austin adopted the code that requires minimum 7/16" roof decking to be installed for asphalt shingles. Austin tends to adopt new code very quickly so I'm assuming that whenever that became code is about...
  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...
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