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    Deck Tension DTT1Z Ties - Are they necessary??

    Hello, New Engineer here. I am having trouble understanding the necessity of deck tension ties. So I understand having them act as hold downs at each end of the deck to counteract a prying force. But I have also seen them called out at every 8'? Why is that? It seems to me like that would be...
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    Modify an existing turn down slab.

    Hello, So I have a project that is turning an existing garage (stick framed about 20'x20') into a two story ADU with a rooftop deck. So essentially 3 stories. The current garage is on a turn down slab 12" thick x 12" width. So not only with I need to increase the width, but also make the...

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