Whether you’re determining the dead load to engineer the structural members of a floor, or just trying to satisfy your curiosity, here is a table of common construction materials and their associated weight. PSF = Pounds per square footPCF = Pounds per cubic foot Source: Architectural Graphic Standards
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Slope percentage is a way of describing how much elevation is gained over a given distance. It can be used to describe the steepness of a hill, the slope of a pipe, or the incline of a sidewalk. How do you calculate slope percentage? You can calculate the slope percentage by dividing the total elevation
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If you’re an architect, designer, or builder, you’ve likely heard of Masterformat. Masterformat is a standard used to organize the specifications of construction documents. What is MasterFormat® Masterformat® is one of the standards developed by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) and is the one you’ve most likely heard of. Itwas created to help make sure that
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Image Source If you’re considering purchasing or having a gas fireplace installed, you’ll need to know if you must have a chimney for it to work correctly. Can you utilize your chimney if you have one? How can you vent a gas fireplace properly? Keep reading to determine how and if you need to your
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If your home has a septic system, you may have a septic alarm installed. This alarm will let you know when your septic tank is beginning to become too full. Continue reading to find out what this means and what you need to do to solve the problem. Why do septic systems have an alarm?
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If you’re a handy homeowner or just someone who wants to try to save some money by fixing their furnace themselves, then you’ll need to know what the lights on your furnace mean. Knowing what the light means is the first step to diagnosing the problem. Where do I find the lights on my furnace?
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Not sure what kind of home furnace you have? This article will help you identify what type of furnace you have in your home and give you some considerations if you’re considering replacing it. What is a furnace? A furnace is an appliance that pulls cooler air from your home, heats the air, and then
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There are multiple different types of pipes when you are dealing with plumbing. But, which one of these options will be the best for your project? This article will cover several different types of pipes, their purposes, and what they are best used for. What is DWV pipe? The abbreviation: DWV stands for Drain, Waste,
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We’ve all seen the commercials for different types of drain cleaners. Pour it down your drain, and your clog will be swept away without any more problems! But what if that is not the whole story? What if there could be problems associated with its use? This article will tell you the truth about drain
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What is a cesspool? A cesspool is a precursor to the modern septic tank system. The concept uses a pit in the ground that is usually lined with stone, concrete, or brick. Wastewater from the home enters the cavity, where it is held until it can seep into the earth through the holes in the
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