Building Code Questions- Page 54 of 68
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Confused about vapor barrier with outsulation
Last year I undertook a whole house outsulation project in Coastal Connecticut climate zone 5 with 1 inch polysio. New vinyl siding and new construction vinyl windows were also installed…
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where to start
ok, could someone please inform me where to start figuring there new energy stretch codes. I'm a builder remodeler usually working in area's where the stretch code wasn't in effect,…
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What is the recommended or code requirement for finishing the bottom edge of exterior rigid insulation?
On the exterior of my home I plan on using 1/2" OSB, 1" rigid insulation, with 1x4 furring strips (and insect screen) creating a drainage plain, covered by fiber cement…
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How do I properly insulate and ventilate a roof with a cathedral ceiling and single peak?
I am building an 88 square foot office studio that I would like to be sure it is well insulated. Here's a picture of it: http://www.summerwood.com/plans/home-studios/catalina/1045/detail.html My question is how…
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When placing an exterior wall on a slab floor for a single-story house, what is code for sealing where they are contacting?
I have been told all is needed is to line the bottom plate with Acusta seal, running either 2 beads along the bottom plate or in a criss-cross pattern.
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How to insulate an unvented cathedral ceiling?
Hi Everyone - I know variations of this question have been asked many times, but I couldn't find an answer that applied in my situation. I have a porch that…
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Stories and Half-Stories
We're getting ready to submit plans in Contra Costa County, California. It's a highly developed county, with no shortage of regulations and regulators. But we're having trouble getting clear answers…
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Combustion air and/or exhaust air makeup
I have a home that was built this year - mostly just code standard for air tightness and insulation in Minnesota. The question i have is that we have a…
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Range hoods: a necessary evil?
If one is only installing an electric convection cook top (no gas) and does not cook greasy foods. Are range hoods still necessary?
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Waterproofing slab on grade frost wall?
We are building a slab on grade addition to our house in Wisconsin, zone 6. It has a frost footing and wall which will be back- filled with sand. To…