Building Code Questions- Page 33 of 68
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Shiplap ceiling to code
Hello- I am in zone 3A W/H - everyone is saying we need to cover up our shiplap ceiling which we were thrilled to uncover if we are to meet…
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In order to get R-15 in Zone 5 on a 60-year crawlspace concrete wall, can I run R-10 outside and R-6 inside?
Need help. The code says "continuous," but ICF walls are not.
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Do I need to use R10 minimum on the roof deck in climate zone 4C in all cases?
I am detailing a low slope unvented roof. I will be using spray foam & then batt insulation to total R38 under the roof deck in Climate zone 4C. I…
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Building code requirements for stacked window headers, bracing, and stucco over foam
We are building in climate zone 5 and the county currently enforces the 2009 IBC & IRC. We prepared a list of questions for our building inspector, some of which…
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Insulation in a non-vented roof assembly
I am building a flat roof home that we are using TPO roof on that the roofer will need a minimum of 1" polyiso for an underlayment. I plan to…
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Does the roof sheathing side in the attic space have to be insulated?
in some rooms in the upper levels there is attic space with an access door. I realize that the walls which are against the liveable space have to be insulated,…
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Roof ventilation for an L-Shaped (Plan) house with a shed roof
Climate: 4C (near Seattle) I'm working on a 1-story home with an L-Shaped plan that will have a shed roof (low side of roof at the interior corner of the…
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Can I frame over blanket insulation and vaper barrier in the basement and get proper Fire Blocking?
I would like to leave the insulation blanket and vaper barrier in place when I frame the walls in my basement. Is it permissible to frame out from the insulation…
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Vapor barrier for garage roof without drywall?
I recently purchased a house that has an attached unconditioned garage with an uninsulated roof. The garage gets 15 to 20F hotter than the exterior temperature in the summer. Also…
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Has anyone used Airfoil electrical boxes in Ontario, Canada?
Will they meet code?