Brick Ties: All You Need to Know
Here are three quick videos covering several important components and factors surround brick ties for new construction.
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IRC Chapter 15: Exhaust Systems
IRC Chapter 15 details the exhaust systems for the clothes dryer, bath fan and kitchens, but how do you handle the new changes in the...
2015 > 2018 IRC Attic Ventilation
The minimum amount of attic ventilation essentially doubled between the 2015 and 2018 IRC, and the location for lower vents was changed....
Code Updates on Twitter
If you want the latest code changes impacting builders across the country, follow @BurgessSpeaks on Twitter. Roger Casey does the...
Georgia Energy Code Changes
In 2020, Georgia will institute changes to the Energy Code. If you need help determining what that will mean for your construction...
Zero-Lot-Line Homes: Spacing and Firewalls
When building a zero-lot-line home, a strong understanding of code requirements is critical. As space becomes restricted, additional...
Exceptions to the Rule: A Case for Safety Glazing
One area where Code Officials, Architects and other Construction Professionals often incorrectly interpret the code is as it applies to...
Installation Instructions: More than Just Opinion
In one episode of the popular TV show Home Improvement, Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) was attempting to install a particular product when he...
Attic Ventilation: What Every Builder Should Know
How much ventilation does an attic need? The IRC requires 1 square foot of net free ventilation area to every 150 square foot of attic...
Advanced Framing – Is it for you?
The challenge in residential wood-frame construction is to construct dwellings that are not only strong and resistant to the forces of...