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Simpson Joist Hangers: Naming Conventions

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Simpson Strong-Tie started in 1956 with a single joist hanger. Today, there are more than 6,000 products – and that doesn’t include things such as anchors, hold downs, shear wall panels…

Material Take-off Basics: SHIP-able lists

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Remember that batch of muffins or sheet cake that you didn’t leave in the oven long enough? It looked good on the outside, but when you sliced it open, it wasn’t…

Material Takeoff Basics:  The Factor of Waste

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So what is waste? When it comes to the construction realm, waste is a concept that represents “extra” material that is sent to a jobsite to make sure there is enough…

Best Practices for Estimating

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When it comes to construction estimates, it’s not just about numbers – it’s about knowing the tips and tricks that make a real difference. So, in today’s guide, we’ll walk…

Board Feet: What is it?

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When we look at lumber, we have a number of ways to see it: rough cut, dimensional and board feet.  The questions in this are: Why isn’t a 2X4 actually…