5 Most Common Insulation Install Flaws
Follow these insulation best practices for a perfect install every time. During last month’s Insulation Contractors Association of America Convention, Burgess Construction Consultants reported the results of…
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Energy Code Key to Life-Safety Code
Building code officials need to adopt and inspect for energy codes to promote true building safety. Building codes ensure and protect the safety of the…
Alterations to Fire Door Assemblies
I frequently receive questions about alterations of existing fire door assemblies, including preparation for new hardware and addressing holes left by hardware that has been…
High-Performance Walls: Insulation Solutions for California’s Energy Standards
New energy efficiency regs through Title 24 require high-performance walls in homes. By J. R. Babineau In January 2017, the State of California implemented new…
Meet Fire Codes, Cut Costs
A new technology is helping lower the cost of meeting fire codes. There’s now new technology to help builders confidently meet fire code at a…
The Perfect Housewrap Install
When properly installed, housewrap can be the workhorse of a home’s exterior envelope, but, like everything else in construction, it only works well if properly…
Anatomy of a Fire Door
There are many components to a fire door assembly. Learn what should be included in a fire door assembly to meet building codes and the…
Innovative Envelope Design That Keeps Moisture Out
This new web-based tool shows building pros how to minimize moisture risks in low-energy, high-performance homes. Wall system design is increasingly challenging for builders and…
These Water Heaters’ Performance Exceeds Strict Emissions Expectations
California sets the bar for energy efficiency, these water heaters meet, and even exceed, the state’s strict energy requirements. Noritz offers Low-NOx Tankless water heaters…
Closer Look: The Life Safety Code
This quick read explains the building code requirement nuances for dwelling unit and sleeping unit entrance doors. According to the International Building Code (IBC) and…