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Floor-Wall Intersections in Type III Construction

For building designers looking to maximize building height in light-frame wood over concrete podium structures, Type IIIA construction can be an appropriate choice. This type of construction requires exterior walls to be non-combustible or fire retardant-treated wood (FRT), and the question of how to properly detail floor-to-wall intersections often arises.  In the April 2021 SE University […]