Building Code Questions- Page 65 of 68
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Open Cell Spray Foam Waste used as attic insulation
I recently had my home exterior walls insulated with an open cell spray foam. The contractor does not take away the waste generated by the installation and subsequent trimming of…
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Insulating between studs with polyiso scrap?
Wasn't sure what category to put this in, but my situation is that I had most of the exterior of my house covered with foil-faced polyiso insulation (Rmax Thermasheath-3). The…
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Convertible IC-Non IC recessed old work cans. Can they be sealed?
The label on the can says Convertible IC- Non IC... Apparently categorization depends what trim kit is used and what wattage bulb is used. These lights have simple trim and…
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Dryer venting inside
I'm well aware of the problems venting dryers, even electric, indoors. I also know that the ICC debated whether to amend the code, making the practice against code (403.5). What…
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What has code enforcement done to the residential building industry?
I have restored buildings historically for 32 years. Most of the projects have been buildings that have withstood the test of time.(100+years) There were requirements by apprenticeship for carpenters and…
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Is building science ahead of code or just the code official?
I used 6 inches of glass faced polyiso in a wall assembly (two 3" layers). I based my assembly on the high R wall case 12 (Exterior Insulation FS) tested…
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How to insulate a bedroom exterior wall that is also the attic to a porch?
In thinking about a retrofit insulation to my 72 year old, 2 storey, load bearing brick home in Baltimore, Maryland, I am not sure what to do about the porch…
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Window replacements: egress question
I live in the Midwest. Had a second contractor just give me a quote on replacement windows today. Told me their is a national code that in the bedrooms, in…
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Final word on wall construction…?
I am building a new home in New Brunswick, Canada. We are all framed up (booming trusses today) and have been installing 2" XPS rigid foam to the exterior and…
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Are there definite rules about exterior doors opening inward, or outward?
I'm putting a screen door in a woman's Condo, and her door exiting onto her back deck, opens outward. So she wants the screen on the inside! I have never…