One of the major disadvantages of wood light-frame (WLF) construction is the shortening in the height of the structure. Give the causes for this phenomenon.

What will be an ideal response?


(1) Shrinkage of cross-grain lumber, (2) creep in wood, and (3) settlement under construction gaps between studs and top and bottom plates.

Trades & Technology

You might also like to view...

A rain-screen wall consists of all the essential elements of a drainage wall, which are: (i) exterior cladding, (ii) air space, (iii) water-resistant backup wall, (iv) flashing, and (v) weep holes. What is the most important additional element in a rain-screen wall that distinguishes it from a drainage wall?

What will be an ideal response?

Trades & Technology

En la Figura 1, el interruptor de presión está representado por el símbolo marcado:

a. B. b. C. c. E. d. F

Trades & Technology

A "dedicated" geothermal well is part of a(n) ____________________ system.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Trades & Technology

How many millimeters are there in 6 inches?

What will be an ideal response?

Trades & Technology