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Supporting Exercise Equipment with TJI® Joists
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Exercise equipment, like speed bags, heavy bags and pull up bars, all have different installation requirements based on the manufacturer and the typical[…]

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Beautiful Tile Starts Below the Surface
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The beauty of what you see is often determined by the quality of what you don’t see. Builders and their tiling subcontractors know that the methods[…]

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Sound Performance of Residential Trus Joist® Floor Systems
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Sound transmission through floor/ceiling assemblies is essential when designing for multi-family housing, hotels, and mixed-use occupancy. It should[…]

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Energy-Efficient Homes Call for Subfloor Upgrades
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Conversations about energy-efficient homes don’t stop with selecting the HVAC system and ensuring leaks are sealed. Many of the decisions builders[…]

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4 Strategies to Reduce Jobsite Framing Waste
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Excess or unused wood accounts for up to 40% of jobsite waste, according to estimates from the NAHB. Too many builders, contractors and dealers accept[…]

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