Available now Brick Veneer Steel Stud : The 106-page guide details up-to-date information on BVSS building technology. The hard copy text is supplemented by 33 pages of sample details that are also included on CD-ROM . The electronic files also provide master specifications to help users apply suggested improvements. Brick Veneer Concrete Masonry Unit Backing : One of the primary causes of building envelope defects has been the failure to apply existing knowledge of envelope construction during the building process. This is partly because of the lack of available user-friendly information for builders and designers. Published in 1997, the Brick Veneer Concrete Masonry (BVCM) Unit Backing guide fills that information gap, providing building professionals with a practical and detailed look at the latest technology in the field. Flashings :CMHC's Best Practice Guide: Flashings is a must-have reference for anyone who designs or builds residential buildings: designers, architects, specification writers, engineers, property managers, building inspectors, contractors and repair professionals. Wood Frame Envelopes:CMHC's Best Practice Guide: Wood Frame Envelopes is a must-have reference for anyone who designs or builds wood-frame walls. The details can also be used as standard against which technical issues in existing buildings can be reviewed. Wood-Frame Envelopes in the Coastal Climate of British Columbia Wood-Frame Envelopes in the Coastal Climate of British Columbia is a must-have reference for everyone involved in wood-frame design and construction in the challenging coastal climate of B.C. The newest in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Best Practice Guide series, it has the most comprehensive technical information available about building in a climate characterized by moderate temperatures and a high frequency of wind-driven rain.

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