Building Code Questions- Page 50 of 68
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Vapour barrier is installed…should I remove it?
My insulators have finished and installed a 6 mil vapour barrier....they blew in fibreglass insulation in the 2 by 6 cavity .I have 2 layers of EPS totalling 5 inches…
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Vented/Unvented Cathedral
My original design for my cathedral ceiling involved 2x12 rafters filled with fiberglass batts or cellulose. Then with 1" xps foam installed directly on top of the rafters. I planned…
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Does code require fireproof caulk around electrical boxes & light switches?
We had a blower door test on our house following a major renovation (ACH50 = 4.56 on a 1920s Bungalow, Zone 2A). Several leaks identified, along with my plan to…
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I will not be able to finish my deck for months but would like to get a final inspection signed off.
Suggestions for temporary deck railing that will meet code would be much appreciated. We are in Washington State.
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Can an applied veneered cut stone on the exterior of a house in Houston, TX hang over the property line?
Any help appreciated, be it by links, PDFs, response. Thank you
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Masonry heaters and U.S. building code?
From what I understand US codes require two walls of masonry. My question is can the outer wall requirement be met with " stuco", and if yes is there a…
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Roof Trusses 4′ oc?
Would roof trusses spaced 4' oc fall outside prescribed methods for stud construction of a house in the 2012 IRC and therefore require approval from an engineer (other than the…
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Does Bora-Foam insulation qualify for the IRS energy efficiency tax credit?
I sealed my crawlspace and used Bora-Foam insulation board on the walls. I am unable to find any information on whether it is eligible to receive the tax credit. http://nisuscorp.com/pest-management-professionals/products/bora-foam
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Adding a dormer = new ventilation required?
Two friends of mine - one the building owner and the other a contractor - have been renovating an attic and plan to add a 10'x10' dormer. After providing engineering…
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Curious exceptions to the rigid foam thermal barrier
I've noticed that it is common practice for rigid foam to be used on attic hatches and garage doors without being covered by a thermal barrier, which building codes require.…