The 2×4: It’s everywhere and we use it all the time; however, not all are created equal.
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The galvanic scale may be the beginning, but far from the end in many common applications.
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2021 November EditionTechnical InformationFasteners
Fastener Compatibility With Profiled Metal Panels
This technical bulletin about metal fastener compatibility was published by the Metal Construction Association and is republished with permission.
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2021 November EditionPanelsVentilationMoisture ControlWindows & DaylightingFoundationsTechnical InformationFasteners
Post-Frame Ag Buildings – Built to Last
There’s nothing unnatural about the harsh nature of animal confines — but it is destructive.
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FILC, the makers of Dr!pStop, tested the product to gauge the benefits of using it in an animal confinement setting. Here’s a summary of the test.
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To guarantee quality in your post-frame construction, the devil is in the details. The use of nails vs. screws in your pole barn building is a perfect example
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2021 August EditionTrussesTechnical Information
Long-Span Trusses Spaced More Than 2’ OC Need Additional Support
Individual long-span trusses are incredibly narrow in relation to their depth and span, making them susceptible to lateral bending that will cause the truss to twist and buckle.
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Below-grade insulation for post-frame buildings is installed to prevent structural damage from frost heave and to minimize building operating costs associated with excessive heat transfer.
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Corrosion can be compared to an electrochemical reaction where one metal is eaten away in the presence of an electrolyte
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When electrochemically dissimilar metals are in contact with one another, galvanic action occurs.
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