Panelized construction is on the increase in this country and around the world. It has become very popular for a variety of reasons. There is a lack of skilled labor, people willing to work outdoors ...

In a cold room or cold-storage facility, the roof and ceiling assembly carries much of the thermal load. A weak specification keeps compressors running longer and can leave condensation problems after ...

Buckling of wood structural panel sheathing such as plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) occasionally results when increased moisture conditions cause the wood to expand. Such buckling may occur ...

A commercial roof is one of a building’s longest-lived assets, and it sits directly in the path of any future rooftop solar array. If reroofing and photovoltaics (PV) are planned separately, owners ...

The standard foundation for all Kanga structures is a 2×6 treated lumber floor joist panel that rest on 4×4 treated lumber skids. The skids are set on concrete patio stones that are leveled at the ...