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Service Water Pressure Guidelines for Efficient Plumbing

In the world of plumbing and household infrastructure, ensuring the right water pressure is crucial for maintaining a functional and efficient system. Scope: Description: Ensuring Success: Compliance: Note: By adhering to the guidelines outlined in this blog, homeowners, contractors, and industry professionals can ensure that water pressure remains within the recommended limits, leading to water…

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Insulated Vinyl Siding: Compliance, Installation, and Considerations

Vinyl siding with integrated rigid foam is a high-efficiency wall insulation solution that offers several benefits for existing homes. High-efficiency wall insulation reduces energy waste, improving comfort and quiet in your home. Optimize your construction to meet or exceed future codes effectively. Technical Description: Alternate Terms: Scope: Description: Existing Moisture Problems: Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB): Flashing:…

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Installing Window Attachments for Solar Control and Energy Efficiency

Scope: Description: Window attachments encompass a wide range of interior and exterior products that can be installed over windows, doors, or skylights in residential and commercial buildings. These attachments serve various purposes and include: Benefits of Window Attachments Window attachments offer numerous benefits to homeowners, including: Studies have shown significant energy savings and improved survivability…

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Porch Construction with Fully Aligned Air Barriers for Energy Efficiency

A whole-house draft barrier is a continuous layer of air-tight materials designed to prevent air leaks in a building. This barrier not only blocks the movement of air but can also serve multiple functions, including: Benefits of Whole-House Draft Barriers: Scope: Ensuring Proper Installation: Spray Foam Insulation: Description: Installation Steps for Fully Aligned Air Barriers…

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Demystifying Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies: A Guide to Building Codes and NFPA 1144 Compliance

Scope In wildfire-prone areas, construct wall assemblies, including insulation, framing, and cladding, to be wildfire resilient with the following measures: Description Wall assemblies serve structural and environmental roles in a building. They separate indoor and outdoor environments concerning moisture, temperature, and weather. In wildfire-prone areas, using non-combustible or fire-resistant materials can protect against wildfires. Materials…

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