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AWC Connection Calculator Updated
Sep 16, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) released an updated version of its free Connection Calculator based on the provisions the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction as referenced in the 2015 International Building Code. The updated calculator includes cross-laminated timber (CLT) connection provisions and post-frame ring shank nails.
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International Code Council Partners with AWC, WoodWorks on Heights & Areas App
Sep 05, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The International Code Council has joined the American Wood Council (AWC) and WoodWorks in branding a free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights & Areas Calculator is based on provisions in the 2006 to 2015 editions of the International Building Code (IBC).
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2018 Code Conforming Wood Design Now Available
Aug 26, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD), a joint publication of the American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Council, is now available as a free download. The publication concisely summarizes the most important provisions related to the use of wood and wood products as they appear in the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).
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AWC’s Flame Spread Guide Updated
Jul 08, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an updated version of Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 1 - Flame Spread Performance of Wood Products Used for Interior Finish.
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2x6 Wood Exterior Wall Passes Fire Test – Added to Fire-Resistance-Rated Wood Assemblies
Apr 01, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an update to "Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3 - Fire-Resistance-Rated Wood Floor and Wall Assemblies." The updated DCA 3 can be found on the AWC website: https://www.awc.org/codes-standards/publications/dca3.
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AWC releases 2018 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction
Feb 24, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released the 2018 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction, which contains design information for structural lumber, glued laminated timber, structural-use panels, cross-laminated timber (CLT), poles and piles, I-joists, structural composite lumber, and connections.
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AWC releases 2015 Deck Guide in Spanish
Feb 14, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released a Spanish version of the popular Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide: DCA 6 – 2015 IRC Version, part of AWC’s Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) series.
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AWC Comunicado 2015 Guía para cubiertas de madera en español
Feb 14, 2019
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LEESBURG, VA. – El American Wood Council (AWC) ha publicado una version en español de la popular Guía Normativa para la Construcción de Cubiertas de Madera Residenciales: DCA 6 – 2015 IRC Versión, parte del AWC’s Diseño para el código de Aceptación (DCA) series.
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