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Weather Resistive Barriers and Flexible Flashings

AAMA WESTERN REGION MEETING September 16 - 17, 2003 Ontario Airport Marriott Click here for PDF version of this presentation, as delivered at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Western Region Meeting.

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Hardboard and OSB Siding

Many manufacturers of hardboard and oriented strand board (OSB) siding have been hit with class-action lawsuits across the country. Oriented-strand board (OSB) siding is made from wood strands that are oriented in layers under heat and pressure. The top layer is resin...

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Performance of Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles

Performance of Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles

Horizontal or vertical splitting or cracking of fiberglass shingles has been a concern in the roofing industry over recent years. Following complaints from roofing contractors, studies done by the Western States Roofing Contractors Association in 1992 and 1995 showed...

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Architect Disciplined for Designing a Flat Deck

The Uniform Building Code requirements for plaza decks (waterproofed surfaces designed for pedestrian-type occupancy) has always been somewhat ambiguous in the past, inviting experts in construction litigation to testify both in defense of and in criticism of...

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Environmentally Certified Wood Products

Environmentally Certified Wood Products

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-profit, non-government organization that was founded in 1993 by a diverse group of representatives from environmental institutions, the timber trade, forestry professionals, indigenous peoples' organizations,...

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