Building Code Questions- Page 21 of 68
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Stair opening Re supporting Ballon frame outside wall
I want to cut a opening for a staircase in my second story floor connecting the two floors. My problem is I have a balloon framed home. And the opening…
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Texas Record Cold & Building Zone Issues
Austin, Texas is located in Building Zone 2A and Dallas, Texas is in Zone 3A. Both areas are experiencing major issues with the recent Polar Vortex cold. Thousands of homes…
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Header required under first riser
Having some headroom issues and want to push this header back...how much space is required from the front of the stair? 4 inches?
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Does foundation wall have to support foam section of the upper wall in seismic zone D1?
I am considering foundation options in Portland Oregon for a home with 3 stories, the 3rd being in the attic. This is a D1 seismic zone in climate zone 4C.…
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Foundation wall width in seismic zone
I am considering foundation options in Portland Oregon for a home with 3 stories, the 3rd being in the attic. This is a D1 seismic zone in climate zone 4C.…
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Between Roof Sheathing and Structural Support
I have been pondering why continuous insulation between roof sheathing and rafters is not often studied, if ever used. I know it isn't specified in code. I'm trying to understand…
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maximum fenestration area allowed by 2020 New York State Energy Conservation Code
Is it correct that the 2020 New York State Energy Conservation Code does not limit the area for vertical fenestration in residential buildings? I see this for commercial buildings (C402.4.1)…
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lumber as specified by the engineer
Hello.I need your advise\help. I'm new home buyer(previously I had only bad experience ^_^ ) and my home was under 3th party pre-drywall inspection. Inspector made good job.As result I have…
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Insulating existing metal roof on shed converted to tiny home
We are converting shed to tiny house. Metal roof with house wrap is all I see above rafters. I've read about air gaps and I understand concept. I have foam…
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Exterior foam wall sheathing vs flash & batt
I saw an article by Steve Easley about changes coming in the 2021 IRC for wall insulation and I'm wondering about what current options are going out the window. Any…