Codes and Standards

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Choosing the Right Window for the Climate and Customer

How to ensure codes, styles and options combine into the perfect fit More

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Selecting Hardware for Use With Treated Wood

The persistent corrosion of metal fasteners and hardware suggests many deck... More

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What We Get Wrong About Basement Emergency Egress Codes

There’s a difference between a window and an emergency egress and rescue opening.... More

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A Code-Compliant Approach to Multistory Deck Construction

An engineer explains how to apply the tributary-area approach to sizing deck... More

Diagonal Bracing on an Elevated Deck

Here's how to brace the corner posts, and why you shouldn't brace those... More

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Upgrade clients to high-efficiency heating systems to increase indoor air quality and value

Contractors can deliver HVAC solutions that meet property owners’ goals while... More

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OSB and Plywood Sheathing as Air Barriers

OSB and plywood panels are part of a simple, strong, code-recognized air barrier... More

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Guidance to Compliance: Navigating IRC Wall Bracing Requirements

Handy tools and resources to help builders navigate current code requirements to... More

What to Expect for Decks in the 2024 IRC

Glenn Mathewson breaks down coming changes to the deck code in the next edition of... More

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Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC

Glenn Matheson previews upcoming changes to the model residential building code,... More

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