Building Code Questions- Page 35 of 68
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LSL Framing
I'm planning on building a small cabin with some laminated strand lumber (LSL) framing. I'll be doing 24 inch on center, so I'm going with LSLs for some additional strength.…
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Can I get away with a moisture barrier and unfaced batts in an attic?
I'm in zone 2, and I'm getting mixed information from my local building supply. Does code allow me to install plastic sheeting between attic rafters, before unfaced insulation batts? Wouldn't…
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Double stud walls and braced wall questions
Assuming that the exterior wall is the load bearing wall of a double stud wall system. It would not have drywall put on its interior, for 2013 IRC. therefore, would…
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Ventilation system design? Rooms in “series”.
I'm planning on using an ERV I pretty well have chosen one sold in the US under the Broan brand but made by Venmar in Canada The US PN is…
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Flat roof: Roxul + polyiso + EPDM retrofit
Hi all, I have a 13' x 18' half hexagonal single story bumpout with a very low slope uninsulated roof covered in 'something'. Plan is to remove the 'something' and…
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Rim Joist Insulation – REMOTE method
Zone 5. I have insulated the conventionally framed walls and block foundation with two layers of 1.5" XPS, all on the exterior. My air and water barrier is continuous on…
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What test determines if I have enough hot water or not to meet local building codes?
I rent a house that I recently moved into and have been here for almost two months. Since day one I've noticed I barely have enough hot water to take…
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Can a gable end stud wall be supported by an open span rim joist?
I want to build a house that is 40 ft wide. i want a vented crawlspace. there will be 3 stem wall foundations running the 80 length of the house.…
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Fiberglass insulation and the air barrier
Hi Martin, I thought it would be best to move this discussion from the unrelated post. My apologies to Jason. Just so others know what started the discussion, I cut…
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Kitchen Hood
I’m in BC. I’m trying to figure out if a kitchen range hood is compulsory as I have been led to believe. I tried reading some of the government building…