Building Code Questions- Page 45 of 68
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I am getting mixed info on spray foam insulation
I am in Louisiana. I have gas heaters and water heater in the attic. Should I insulate the ceiling of the house (attic floor) or the rafter in the attic…
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Would R-15 rigid insulation used above roof sheathing over conditioned attic be part of R-38 required for zone 4 by IRC or ..
... has to be in addition to required R-38 by IRC ? Thank you, Tomasz
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Hi, does anybody know about bipolar ionization?
I would like to know if anyone is familiar with this process in residential construction and if it is accepted by building depts in the US. If accepted how does…
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Are unvented gas hot water heaters a problem?
There are 2 unvented gas water heaters in my rental unit, one for me, one for the unit upstairs. I've been here a year and am experiencing headaches, nausea and…
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Door at bottom of basement bulkhead stairs
I want to install a door at the bottom of my exterior basement stairs. I was planning on framing around the rough opening in the foundation and installing a pre-hung…
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Previous code for unvented cathederal ceiling insulation
Hey All, Just curious if anyone knows the previous insulation codes for a low pitched, unvented cathederal ceiling. My home was built in the 60s and I am finally getting…
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Health risk of 2×6 wall with 1″ exterior rigid foam, cavity filled, and inteior stud wall strapped with poly membrane?
Hello ... I have a quick question on the practicality of the health risk posed by trapping moisture within a 2x6 stud wall cavity. There were condominiums built in our…
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I have always heard you could not use pressure-treated lumber on the interior of a house
What about bottom plates that come in contact with concrete in a basement?
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Roof insulation
The building: 1968 5-plex in Portland, Oregon. The old roof: tar + gravel, flat. The new(er) roof: asphalt rolls laid over a slightly built-up frame over the old flat roof.…
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What are your thoughts about a small kitchen without a range?
The kitchen in my condo is 82" x 69" so I planned to have a Wolf countertop oven instead of a range and a hood. The city building permit office…