Building Code Questions

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Is bubble wrap duct insulation Energy Star approved, and is it a good idea? 82 3 years 13 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 24 weeks ago
by Anonymous
What has code enforcement done to the residential building industry? 72 2 years 27 weeks ago
by ROY HARMON
2 years 26 weeks ago
by Anonymous
Metric and Imperial 44 2 years 44 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 25 weeks ago
by Anonymous
Can you satisfy ASHRAE 62.2 with a recirculating kitchen range fan? 42 3 years 2 weeks ago
by David Milliken
2 years 46 weeks ago
by Michael Chandler, GBA Advisor
Open Cell Spray Foam Waste used as attic insulation 40 2 years 21 weeks ago
by Peter Halkias
2 years 18 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2" foam board under exterior siding — what regulations? 33 2 years 47 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 46 weeks ago
by nancy marcus
Don't Ask .... Don't Tell 22 3 years 13 weeks ago
by John Brooks
2 years 7 weeks ago
by Martin Holladay, GBA Advisor
Are code-breaking BPI builders causing trouble for unvented roofs? 19 2 years 3 weeks ago
by Andrew Levitt
2 years 3 weeks ago
by Andrew Levitt
Open combustion furnace in sealed attic 19 3 years 7 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 23 weeks ago
by Anonymous
Final word on wall construction...? 18 2 years 42 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 41 weeks ago
by TC Feick
Insulating between studs with polyiso scrap? 15 2 years 20 weeks ago
by Scott Heeschen
2 years 16 weeks ago
by bobmiller
Building codes should be free. 15 2 years 48 weeks ago
by aj builder, Upstate NY Zone 6a
2 years 17 weeks ago
by Anonymous
R-13 in 2x4 walls 14 48 weeks 5 days ago
by JAMIE OKELLEY
48 weeks 3 days ago
by aj builder, Upstate NY Zone 6a
Why keep attic air away from the roof deck? 14 1 year 42 weeks ago
by Charles Berg
1 year 41 weeks ago
by Forrest Fielder
How do you size single window headers for Advanced Framing? 13 3 years 4 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 24 weeks ago
by Anonymous
I live in Northern Virginia. I am trying to resolve a dispute between my insulation contractor and the city engineer. 12 1 year 10 weeks ago
by John Horton
1 year 9 weeks ago
by aj builder, Upstate NY Zone 6a
When insulating a portion of a structure such as an addition or re-roof, how can code compliance via the performance analysis method (ref MEC 402.2) be demonstrated without doing a whole-house analysis? 12 1 year 26 weeks ago
by Al Cobb
1 year 20 weeks ago
by Martin Holladay, GBA Advisor
A statement from Icynene 12 3 years 14 weeks ago
by Martin Holladay, GBA Advisor
3 years 12 weeks ago
by Anonymous
Fighting the inspector- double stud wall NOT "ci"! 11 1 year 14 weeks ago
by Jesse Lizer
1 year 14 weeks ago
by Jesse Lizer
Convertible IC-Non IC recessed old work cans. Can they be sealed? 11 2 years 26 weeks ago
by Walter Gayeski
2 years 20 weeks ago
by Nathan Spriegel
Are there definite rules about exterior doors opening inward, or outward? 10 2 years 42 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 40 weeks ago
by Danny Kelly
Sealing PEX and PVC pipe penetrations 9 12 weeks 3 days ago
by Oak Orchard
11 weeks 4 days ago
by Martin Holladay, GBA Advisor
Basement sub-slab insulation 9 1 year 1 day ago
by michael maines
51 weeks 4 days ago
by Bob in Pgh s
Window replacements: egress question 9 2 years 29 weeks ago
by cheryl boettcher
2 years 29 weeks ago
by Danny Kelly
What insulations comply with the 2009 IRC definition of 'air impermeable insulation'? 8 1 year 41 weeks ago
by Paul J
1 year 41 weeks ago
by Armando Cobo
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