Building Code Questions- Page 55 of 68
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Flashing on window sill: To be or not to be? That is the question
New construction - builder installed Marvin windows w/o flashing the sill, although Marvin calls for it. Is this acceptable?
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Wood in water
New construction- got some rain and water sat in basement....some of the wood is not PT and soaked up wood. Daughter has serious reaction to mold - will this "dry…
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Rotted sill plate replacement — no tie-downs
Hi, 1880, balloon framed foursquare. An old porch which sometime in the early 20th century was turned into an addition and a full foundation added (block with hollow core..thicker than…
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Unvented and unconditioned attic, is this to code and is this a good idea?
New construction in climate zone 6a, north/central New Hampshire. House specs: -r45 walls -approx r70 attic consisting of loose fill cellulose in rafters above drywall (the ceiling air barrier) -goal…
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Rigid exterior insulation over existing OSB siding?
Hi Everyone, I live in Redmond, Oregon Zone 5B and I am working on a 24W x 36L shop that I am trying to shoot Closed Cell spray foam into…
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How to insulate around a chimney pipe?
I have a fireplace insert in my basement. The pipe comes out of the wall, into the garage, and up to the roof. I am reinsulating this wall and I…
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Spray foam and fire protection
Hello, I have been asking various people about the following and am getting many different opinions. I understand that sprayed in place foam needs to be covered with a building…
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What are the best hurricane-proof skylights for a residence in South Florida?
The real problem is the roof contractor's high labor rate to install 4 standard-size skylights. The current skylights need to be replaced to receive a $700.00 discount from the insurance…
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Proper vapor barrier for back porch remodel / insulation
We are in the process of remodeling a back porch and trying to turn it from a 3-season porch into part of the living area. I currently reside in the…
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I need to install a water heater in a basement
According to IBC codes, pressure-relief valve piping must exit the structure but the basement floor is 8' below ground and the piping cannot go uphill. So what do you do…