Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Firebreak HITS I-Joists
Boise Cascade has introduced the FIREBREAK HITS system to meet the 2012 IRC, Section 501-3 requirement that I-joist floor systems in unfinished habitable spaces of basements meet the 15-1/2 minute fire performance of 2×10...
March – Contracts
In our role as a supplier we get a view into several thousand of our customer’s businesses. We have the privilege of seeing what works and the lessons of what doesn’t. Congratulations, you made it through the worst...
Proposed WindBorne Debris Definition
On 1/12/16 the BBRS accepted the HBRAMA proposed WINDBORNE DEBRIS definition below by unanimous vote. Areas within hurricane-prone regions located in accordance with one of the following: Within 1 mile (1.61 km) of the...
“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be used as a source of strength . . . '”
Dalai Lama XIV
Re-Roof vs Roof Cleaning
What should I do with my roof ? I had an insurance company inspection to upgrade my policy after doing some work on my property. The adjuster went out and did the inspection, a week later I received a notice of...
Take-off’s and Quotes at Shepley
This section is typically reserved for a featured product, but this month we think it’s important to share why we feel take-off’s and quotes are such important services offered at Shepley. Take-off’s typically start with a...
January – Happy Birthday HBRACC
What is older than NASA and was born the year before 1951’s African Queen was filmed, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn? 1950 was an important year for a lot of things including the invasion of South Korea by...