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Starter List in Evaluating Your Building Component For Product Approvals & TER’s

The Ultimate Starter Checklist for Evaluating Your Building Component Before a product can be approved, installed, or even marketed, it must prove compliance with building code performance standards.Whether you’re developing a rooftop mechanical unit, sunroom system, or custom enclosure, success depends on one thing:How well you prepare your submission. CHECKLIST Product Documentation A complete technical …

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Flood Engineering Glossary

FLOOD GLOSSARY The following is provided as a curated summary of terms taken from the referenced standards that appear in the article footing. SEE ALSO OUR GENERAL GLOSSARY OF TERMS NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) The Federal program, create by an act of Congress in 1968, that makes flood insurance available in communities that enact …

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Flood Resistant Design & Floodproofing of Buildings

An engineer’s walk through of the design requirements for flood resistant design of building components With Engineering Express’s early start with floodproofing designs for floor barriers and exterior glazing in projects across the US, we quickly became experts in this field.  We’ve witnessed and directed static and dynamic flood testing, sat on industry meetings, met …

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TEK Sheet Metal Screws (SMS) – About – Sizes – Gauges

Tek® screws have become an essential tool in construction and manufacturing, valued for their self-drilling capabilities that simplify a variety of projects. These screws eliminate the need for pre-drilling, saving time and effort while ensuring strong, reliable connections. Ideal for applications like metal roofing and steel framing, Tek® screws deliver durable, high-performance results, making them …

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Designing Interior Glass? Here are some engineering code items to consider

Interior Glass: Not Just For Looks When designing interior glass, you must consider both structural concerns and code requirements to ensure safety, functionality, and performance— Here are some important code items and other concerns to consider: Code References Regarding differential horizontal movement: From Both the IBC 2021 Section 2403.4 and FBC 2023 Section 2403.4, Interior …

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Case Study: Phantom Screens – Is a Florida Product Approval Required?

Product Approvals for building components are the general rule in Florida.  Building officials, architects, insurance companies, even homeowners ask for them all the time, frequently refusing permits, insurance discounts, and product installations. So what is the legal ruling on when and if product approvals are required for this product? The Florida Building Code requires only …

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Frost Protection For Concrete Footings On Grade – Heave Explained

Footings Move When Soil Freezes. Let’s Explain. Building codes describe the design requirements of shallow foundations in regions where soil is subjected to seasonal ground freezing.  Codes require that footings be protected from frost to prevent a phenomenon known as heave. Frost heave occurs when water penetrates the ground soil and subsequently freezes. When water …

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Minimum Edge Distance Requirements for Bolts & Screws in Metal (Steel & Aluminum)​

Minimum Edge Distance Requirements for Bolts & Screws in Metal (Steel & Aluminum) Proper edge distance is critical to avoid tear-out, maintain bearing strength, and ensure fastener installation tolerances in metal members. Insufficient edge distance can lead to deformation or cracking near the edge of the metal, especially when larger fasteners or tight spacing are …

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What is a window or door buck

What Is A Window Or Door Buck? Openings in buildings are frequently not exact and are referred to as rough openings for that reason. When window products are placed into openings, they often need to be shimmed into place to properly fit the opening.  Sometimes, windows come with a ‘fin’ that requires a buck to …

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ASD vs LRFD Explained

Should a professional utilize the ASD (Allowable Stress Design) method or the LRFD (Load Resistance Factored Design) method when calculating the required wind pressure for use with tested-approved systems?

What’s The Difference Between ASD & LRFD Design? Put in layman’s terms, think of a wood plank designed to stretch between two supports. You’re going to walk across the piece of wood. The person that designed that plank needed to figure out if it will hold you. They had two options when designing: 1) Reduce …

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