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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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Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency: Installing Ceilings – Air Sealing and Insulating

Scope: Description: How to Air Seal and Insulate the Ceiling: Retrofit Ceilings In Existing Homes CAUTION Do not proceed if: How To Retrofit an Existing Ceilings to Establish a Complete Thermal Barrier Adding attic insulation is a popular retrofit in older homes. However, before adding insulation, it’s important to make sure that the ceiling deck…

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