Building Codes

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Webinar: Deck Codes & Lateral Loads

Learn from Glenn Mathewson what the IRC does - and doesn't - tell you about... More

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Behind the Scenes of Sizing Beams

Learn from code expert Glenn Mathewson everything you need to know to size deck beams under the 2018 and 2021 IRC in this upcoming live webinar. More

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Tracing Air Leaks With a Blower Door

A pair of home-performance experts show how to use a fog machine to do a... More

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Conditioned And Unconditioned Unvented Attics

Joe Lstiburek says that the key to unvented attic and roof assemblies is to... More

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Continuous Insulation: Problems and Solutions

To avoid callbacks when making the move to exterior foam insulation, address water... More

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Ledger Strips and the Code

Why it's OK to use ledger strips to support joists inside a house, but not to... More

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Common Code Mistakes

Code expert Glenn Mathewson highlights the construction practices that are most... More

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Managing Solar Gain

In the north, the sun can offer free heat; in southern climates, the sun's heat is... More

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2021 Deck Code Highlights

Code expert Glenn Mathewson breaks down the deck-related changes included in the... More

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5 Cable Rail Secrets

This California contractor thrives through the pandemic with outdoor living projects. More

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