Building Codes

Idaho and Florida Consider Significant Changes to Building Codes

March 27, 2017

The following are summaries of legislation affecting state-wide building codes in Florida and Idaho.

Installation Detail: Two Methods for Installing Step Flashing

March 27, 2017

A recent article by Tim Healy in the Journal of Light Construction provides an installation detail on step flashing adapted from Chapter 4 of The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2013.  

Published: Updated Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel

March 27, 2017

The Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) has published an update to “A Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel Floor, Wall and Roof Assemblies.”

New Study Evaluates 2016 ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard

March 20, 2017

More than 30 percent energy savings can be achieved using the 2016 version of Standard 90.1, according to recent analysis.

2017 May be the Year Virginia Updates its Energy Codes

March 20, 2017

Home efficiency advocates and homebuilders are squaring off in Virginia over what many stakeholders say is an overdue update to energy codes for new home construction.

Continuous Insulation Gives Cold-Formed Steel Code Compliance Options

March 13, 2017

Big changes in energy code requirements, here’s what they mean for cold-formed steel (CFS) assembly design and field integrations.

Why Insulation Isn't Just for Walls and Roofs

February 20, 2017

When constructing a new home, it’s important to take the whole-house approach when considering your insulation needs. 

Why ‘Building to Code’ Misses Opportunity and Wastes Money

February 20, 2017

Optimization experts can now model any home from the blueprints and find the perfect mix of building options that provide their customer with the maximum savings from the first day.

A Building Inspector Crisis is Quickly Approaching

February 20, 2017

At professional events, George Williams is used to being surrounded by people many decades his senior. The Salt Lake City-area building inspector is 34, which makes him a young gun in an aging workforce.

Keeping Walls Dry Through Practical Building Science

February 13, 2017

To help builders and installers understand these challenges better, ABTG’s Jay Crandell presented, “Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink: Practical Building Science to Keep Walls Dry,” at the IBS Show.