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Energy Is Only One Part of the Building Inspector’s World
Health and safety come first, and flexibility rules
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CODE TIP: Footing Drains and Foundation Waterproofing
Building codes require perimeter drains around the outside of basement footings. They are not difficult to install properly before the foundation has been backfilled, but they are costly and disruptive…
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Vapor Retarders
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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Exceeding the Energy Code
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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Insulating Mechanical Pipes
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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Efficient Windows
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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Mass Walls Increase Insulation Value
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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Have a Building Code Question?
New forum on green building and the code
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How Energy Efficient Is My Home?
Old or new, a home's energy efficiency will now have a grade
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Programmable Thermostats Save Energy Automatically
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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