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Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria

May 1, 2015

Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.

Codes

Roofing Code: Roof Assembly

May 1, 2015

A look at International Energy Conservation Code Section 502.2.1 - roof assembly.

Sustainable Roofing

Roofing Plays a Leading Role in Energy Codes

Jim Hoff

March 11, 2014

New code requirements reflect the growing importance of the roofing industry.

Up-to-Code Performance

Energy-related changes are coming for new commercial buildings. Are You Ready?

January 24, 2013

Changes are fast approaching for the building industry.

Content Is King: Cut Through Code Confusion About R-Values for Roofs, Walls

Chris King

December 5, 2012

International Codes can be confusing. The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) includes new standards for almost every component in the building envelope, and these standards are further increased in the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which serves as an overlay code.

Insulative Sheathing

Pactiv Building Products

August 8, 2012

Pactiv Building Products announces the launch of GreenGuard® extruded polystyrene (XPS) PLYGOOD® R-2 insulative sheathing.

This presentation reviews a variety of building types to discuss the continuity of detailing required to manage moisture, air, vapor, and thermal performance, as well as wind resistance requirements at the critical wall-to-roof interface.

This webinar will cover the latest in whole building airtightness test methods, current and projected code requirements, training and certification requirements and resources to allow you to specify this requirement.

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