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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 details the exhaust systems for the clothes dryer, bath fan and kitchens, but how do you handle the new changes in the...

The minimum amount of attic ventilation essentially doubled between the 2015 and 2018 IRC, and the location for lower vents was changed....

In 2020, Georgia will institute changes to the Energy Code. If you need help determining what that will mean for your construction...

When building a zero-lot-line home, a strong understanding of code requirements is critical. As space becomes restricted, additional...

One area where Code Officials, Architects and other Construction Professionals often incorrectly interpret the code is as it applies to...

In one episode of the popular TV show Home Improvement, Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) was attempting to install a particular product when he...

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...

The challenge in residential wood-frame construction is to construct dwellings that are not only strong and resistant to the forces of...

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