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Leave Gaps Everywhere

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Leave Gaps Everywhere

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This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam.

All photos: courtesy IBACOS

This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam.

All photos: courtesy IBACOS

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Modular wall assembly on crane

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Modular wall assembly on crane

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TROUBLE-FREE STUCCO OVERHANGS

Without a weep screed, stucco buried in the surrounding grade would eventually wick water up the wall through capillary action and introduce a number of problems, such as cracking and delamination, along with rotting the sheathing and framing.
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TROUBLE-FREE STUCCO OVERHANGS

Without a weep screed, stucco buried in the surrounding grade would eventually wick water up the wall through capillary action and introduce a number of problems, such as cracking and delamination, along with rotting the sheathing and framing.
Image courtesy Stephen Coburn | AdobeStock

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Andersen Doors and Windows Outswing patio door

Image: Michelle Adams

Andersen Doors and Windows Outswing patio door

Image: Michelle Adams

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shower seat installation
shower seat installation
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mold on kick board caused by moisture could be avoided by managing moisture in walls
mold on kick board caused by moisture could be avoided by managing moisture in walls
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Common Painting Problems

Some builders require that painters tint the primer blue so the quality assurance manager or project manager can confirm full coverage. Also, primer and paint spray applied to stucco must be backrolled to ensure complete coverage on each grain of aggregate. (Photos: IBACOS)

Common Painting Problems

Some builders require that painters tint the primer blue so the quality assurance manager or project manager can confirm full coverage. Also, primer and paint spray applied to stucco must be backrolled to ensure complete coverage on each grain of aggregate. (Photos: IBACOS)

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