Building Code Questions- Page 37 of 68
-
Lateral soil load?
I'm planning on using lightweight aggregate ( expanded clay/shale) as back-fill. This material has several benefits, it is about 10 times better insulation than other drainage mediums ( r 1/in…
-
Can we use a tin or other metal for a basement ceiling in a retail space?
We own a retail building with a large basement. We own the stained glass/fused glass business in the space. We are remodeling the basement to be a part of the…
-
Capillary breaks and code
This is an offshoot from my previous question about choosing a product to use for the capillary break between the footer and the poured concrete foundation wall ... In speaking…
-
Swedish platform framing and other non-conventional framing practices
I'm in early stages of planning my new home and I want to build using swedish platform framing priniciples as described in the "new american wall" articles on this site…
-
Does repair work have to follow current code?
It’s always about the water, and codes. Our roof design is a mess, and our gutters are overwhelmed. I can identify most of the problems*, but since I currently live…
-
XPS on ridge beam
I insulated my basement walls with 2” XPS including cut and cobbling foam on to the ridge beam. The walls will be frammed and finished with wallboard. But do I…
-
Running coax and phone line parallel with electric wire?
Hi folks, Without much prior experience, I decided to run my coax and phone line myself but after the fact, I have read that it's not good to run the…
-
Cogenerators
Good day. My question involves cogenerators. I currently livrd in my residence for over 17 years. This is in a high rise building. A couple of years ago the owners…
-
(MA-specific) How to get clawfoot tub installed in NEW construction
We are about to pour slab-on-grade here in Massachusetts. Under-slab plumbing is done. Our hope is to reuse an old antique clawfoot tub in our new construction. *Reusing* old, instead…
-
Bedroom egress window requirements
Do I still need to use an "egress" window? My master "suite" has two entry-exit paths, one through a central hallway and a second that opens into the 'family room"…