This article addresses advancements to the water vapor retarder provisions of the 2021 IBC and IRC.
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The 2021 I-Codes include some very useful improvements and clarifications to the Portland cement stucco water-resistive barrier (WRB) provisions.
A new, innovative solid panel “perfect wall” building and delivery system has been created: it is more affordable than ever, and faster to build. Based on early results, it produces a more efficient, robust, and resilient home.
As we reported in January, the Group B 2021 I-Codes contain a number of significant improvements in the realm of energy efficiency and building science.
NAHB and the National Association of Realtors have launched a new joint education website, Home Performance Counts, aimed at consumers.
The Applied Building Technology Group has recently released updated versions of both the Steel Frame Wall Calculator and Wood Frame Wall Calculator.
We’re excited to announce that in addition to our monthly e-news publication, we’ve also recently launched two new social media profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn.
At the recent IIBEC 2020 Virtual International Convention and Trade Show, Jay H. Crandell, P.E. gave a presentation titled “Applying Recent Building and Energy Code Advancements for Durable and Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures".
The ICC recently released its schedule for the development of the 2021 Group A I-Codes and 2022 Group B I-Codes.
As we reported in January, the Group B 2021 I-Codes contain a number of significant improvements in the realm of energy efficiency and building science.
Cavity insulation goes between (and is interrupted by) framing whereas continuous insulation is continuous and not interrupted by framing other than fasteners or service openings.
A new “open file” research report has just been completed to assess the role of building science and healthy buildings in relation to controlling the risk of health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's building codes are revised every five years by the National Research Council, and the next update will be released in 2020.
At the recent 2020 RESNET Building Performance Conference, Jay Crandell (ARES Consulting) and Amy Schmidt (DuPont) gave a presentation titled “If Walls Could Talk…”
Without clear definitions the code may be subject to varying interpretations that may depart from the intent. Definitions are important and they have significant technical implications.