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Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Codes

February 27, 2013

 The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders or with a controlled low-strength material (CLSM).  


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roofing codes

Roofing Codes

February 27, 2013
Roof decks and roof coverings shall be designed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and Sections 1504.2, 1504.3 and 1504.4.
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Editor’s Note: Cracking the Codes

Chris King
February 27, 2013

  Keeping up with changes to codes and standards is increasingly complex. 


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Roof and Wall Thermal Values

Cutting Through I-Code Confusion: A New R-Value Guide for Roofs and Walls
Jim Hoff
February 27, 2013

The advancement of the levels of insulation matches the awareness and activities taking place, not just in the United States, but across North America and the world. 


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Cutting Through Code Confusion: A New R-Value Guide

Jim Hoff
January 8, 2013

Since 1994, the I-Codes have served as models for almost all state and local building codes in the United States.


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The Center and PIMA Release 2012 I-Codes Design Guide

November 29, 2012
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) and the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) this week released their Roof and Wall Thermal Design Guide: Applying the Prescriptive Insulation Standards of the 2012 I-Codes.
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Attend the Next ARW Webinar for a Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card

November 20, 2012
As part of an added bonus for the next free ARW University webinar, “Cutting through Code Confusion: A New R-Value Guide for Roofs and Walls,” two registrants who attend the webinar will be selected to win a $100 gift card.
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Fabral Achieves Florida Product Approval by Florida Building Commission

August 23, 2012
Fabral was recently awarded Florida Product Approval for multiple products that can be specified for wall and roof applications.
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Continuous Insulation or is it Convoluted Insulation?

The struggle to define “continuous insulation” has incited manufacturers in the wall and ceiling industry to take the energy code officials to task.
Mark Fowler
May 9, 2012

 If you have not heard about continuous insulation, then you must have been on the moon the last year.  


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Best Practices: New Requirements Heighten the Importance of Proper Protection

Barry Reid LEED AP BD
May 1, 2012

2012 has ushered in a new era of building code changes, with the enhancements focused primarily on higher levels of energy efficiency. 


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