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shaft wall

  1. admiralArchArch

    Methods to Separate New and Existing Construction

    What are some methods to separate a new addition and existing construction if allowable areas are maxed out? Type II-B and we are looking at shaft wall (UL U415 System B). Structural engineer is concerned about using masonry/heavy construction next to the existing building and wants to keep...
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