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Block Strong videos detail why concrete block is so popular in Florida

December 7, 2018

NCMA eNewsNovember 21, 2018 What do the homes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & LeBron James have in common? Aside from being in Florida, they're both built with concrete block. According to a recent video campaign by Block Strong -- the partnership between Florida Concrete & Products Association & the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council -- it's…

NCMA Solutions Center: Is there a special detailing for combining clay & concrete masonry?

December 7, 2018

NCMA eNewsNovember 21, 2018 Yes. When using clay & concrete masonry in a single wythe, the banding details should account for differential movement (shrinkage of concrete masonry & expansion of clay) of the two materials. Incorporating horizontal joint reinforcement, vertical control joints, and/or expansion joints are some of the things that can be done to…

REScheck Software Updated for the 2018 IECC

December 4, 2018

TMS Sustainability eNews November 30, 2018 Support for the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is now available in REScheck. The 2018 IECC is published by the International Code Council (ICC) and represents the latest edition of the national model residential energy code for residential buildings. REScheck is a free software program available from the…

NCMA Solutions Center: How does compartmentation work in the event of a building fire?

November 26, 2018

NCMA eNews November 21, 2018 Compartmentation contains fire until it can be brought under control, minimizing damage to adjacent structures & preventing spread of the fire that further threatens life safety. It also minimizes the spread of toxic fumes & smoke. Fire rated walls, floors and ceilings are used to create safe spaces or passage…

Block Strong videos detail why concrete block is so popular in Florida

NCMA Solutions Center: Is there a special detailing for combining clay & concrete masonry?

REScheck Software Updated for the 2018 IECC

NCMA Solutions Center: How does compartmentation work in the event of a building fire?

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