2021 IBC & IRC Adopt Improved Vapor Retarder Requirements
This article addresses advancements to the water vapor retarder provisions of the 2021 IBC and IRC.
This article addresses advancements to the water vapor retarder provisions of the 2021 IBC and IRC.
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.
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.
The Applied Building Technology Group has recently released updated versions of both the Steel Frame Wall Calculator and Wood Frame Wall Calculator.
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.