Building Code Questions- Page 12 of 68
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LUNOS fans for whole house ventilation
So I read https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/ventilation-small-home as well as the couple of podcasts on ventilating a small house. I am working on an 1150 open plan (loft) house and trying to determine ventilation.…
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Multiple Panels on One Feeder
This isn't specifically a green building question, but I know there are people here who likely have experience with these parts of the NEC. (Diagram attached for reference) My current…
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Wall Cavity Insulation to Meet Code
Hello, im building my home in hermitage, TN, 37076, davidson county, climate zone 4, i need to use the 2×4 walls because i have a limited budget so what type…
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Code-Built Slab on Grade
Hi All, I'm making an offer on a house, slab on grade, in climate zone 7. We asked for the building plans. The house was completed in 2019, pre-2020 revision…
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Venting Attic Over Loft
I am building a two story - well 1 story w loft with a 12:12 pitch gable roof. On the loft the ceiling pitches up to the 10 ft mark…
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Wall Assembly Retrofit and Sound Attenuation
Hello, When we bought our home 3 years ago it was done by a cheap builder. We are starting to see the issues where they cut corners. With that being…
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single air intake for water heater and furnace
I have both a gas furnace and tankless hot water heater (I plan on switching to electric when I can). They currently both source their combustion air from within the…
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Range Hood
We purchased a home that was built in 2020(started in 2019) and the range hood above the gas stove has a CFM of 420. I have been told that based…
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Cathedral Ceiling with Tongue-and-Groove Finish
Hello, I haven't been able to find an answer to this question. I am building a new house, zone 6 southern Maine, it will have cathedral ceilings, and I was…
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Nudging Localities to Upgrade Building Codes
Wonder what y'all think of this initiative, if it will move the needle toward greener construction and/or remodeling.https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/01/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-initiative-to-modernize-building-codes-improve-climate-resilience-and-reduce-energy-costs/