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Brick Ties: All You Need to Know

Here are three quick videos covering several important components and factors surround brick ties for new construction.

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....

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...

What does House Bill 2040 mean for Texas Builders?

Prior to House Bill 2040, if a new home in an unincorporated area was inspected and shown to be out of compliance with applicable...