Been reading. One of my pet peeves is "authorities" that specify "the best materials" to assure quality construction. Let me tell you something. Quality materials have little to do with quality construction. Quality construction is far more determined by good craftsmanship and good design and engineering. Solid gold studs are poor construction materials. The metal is too soft. Keep moisture away from even #2 pine and hemlock studs and you will assure construction that will stand a very long time in a well designed building. Moisture penetration and poor craftsmanship will destroy even the best materials of any structure.
Yes, Virginia. You still have to know how to write "spec" codes. Form based codes are not heaven sent, and will not prevent this need. Form based codes are not a solution to all code problems. Some act that it is. Inspections are a far better way to assure quality than someone setting at a desk considerable distances away.
Yes, Virginia. You still have to know how to write "spec" codes. Form based codes are not heaven sent, and will not prevent this need. Form based codes are not a solution to all code problems. Some act that it is. Inspections are a far better way to assure quality than someone setting at a desk considerable distances away.
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