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Building Envelope Professional @ The Garland Company, Inc

Splice plates on metal caps and coping caps are notorious leak points into a building. It's a common problem faced by architects, contractors, and building envelope experts. So, what's the best way to build redundancy into this detail? Let's hear your thoughts! #construction #detail #architect #buildingenvelope #contractor #leaks #metal

Julian Bowron, ACIDO

CEO METALOQ, CTO Catalyst Offsite

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All such splices need a wide lap, outward slope, hemmed edges (reduces curl, spreads screw force) gasketed SS screws, and a thick enough base to provide adequate bite for screws. Oh, and the impact driver should have a tether.

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