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Construction Issues and Potential Solutions 

  •  Shrinkage - Floor systems:2x_, I joists or open web floor trusses?
  • Quality Control - Prefab walls
  • Seismic Issues
    • Shear wall Technology
      • plywood shear walls (coming soon)
      • new products, MidPly Shear wall technology. (coming soon)
    • Anchor systems - Traditional Holdowns or Tension Rods?
  • Fire Suppression - NFPA 13 Guidelines and wood products
  • Exterior Cladding
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