Building Codes- Page 3 of 3
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Ontario Imposes Tougher Ventilation Requirements
The changes should be welcomed, but homeowners and builders may not be ready to implement them
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Savings from Building Energy Codes Are a Big Deal
A new report from the Department of Energy shows that new codes cut carbon emissions and provide mammoth energy savings for consumers
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Georgia City Bucks Wood High-Rise Trend
In Sandy Springs, Georgia, wood structural components won't be allowed in large buildings over three stories tall
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Why Are Houses Built This Way?
Missing OSB sheathing, waterproofing tape attached to air, duct work and air handlers in unconditioned attics: Is this what homebuyers really want?
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A Second Look at a Surprising Study on Energy
An earlier report found tougher energy codes have not reduced the use of energy, but the analysis was off-base
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Study: Green Building Codes Don’t Save Energy
A researcher finds that strict building codes in California have failed to lower energy consumption while adding thousands to construction costs
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All About Attic Venting
We vent attics for four reasons, and all four goals can be better achieved by adopting measures other than attic venting