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

Allied3 months ago3 months ago018 mins

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…

Creating a Draft-Free Home: Soffit Air Sealing and Insulation

Allied3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Introduction: Soffits, also known as dropped ceilings, play a crucial role in the aesthetics and functionality of your home. Often found above kitchen cabinets or as duct and piping chases along hallways, they can also be sources of energy loss and discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of air sealing and insulating soffits…

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

Allied3 months ago3 months ago017 mins

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…

Mastering Condensation Control: Attics and Roofs in Cold Weather

Allied3 months ago3 months ago020 mins

Scope Design and build roofs and attics to control condensation during cold weather events. Description Condensation can occur in attics during cold weather if warm moist air from the house or ducts in the attic escapes into the attic and water vapor in that warm air condenses on cold surfaces in the attic such as…

Metal Roofs – Installation and Compliance for Homes in Coastal High-Wind Areas

Allied3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Metal roofing is a resilient choice for homes, but when it comes to coastal high-wind areas, proper installation and compliance are crucial. This guide focuses on key steps to enhance your metal roofing installation to minimize the risk of damage from wind, water intrusion, hail, seismic activity, wildfires, and severe winter weather. Metal Roof Installation…

Storm Damage Repair in Illinois and Chicago: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Code Compliance

Understanding Building Upgrades and Repairs IEBC 2015: Navigating the Evolving Codes and Standards

Essential Guidelines for Installing DuPont Tyvek Water-Resistive and Air Barriers

Essential Guide to Re-Roofing: Repairing Damaged or Deteriorated Wood Framing with New Scab Member Detail

Technical Bulletin FH 2020-01: Understanding FORTIFIED Engineering Standards for Roof Coverings

Strengthening Roofs for Disaster Resistance: Illinois Tornado Damage Repair

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

Creating a Draft-Free Home: Soffit Air Sealing and Insulation

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

Mastering Condensation Control: Attics and Roofs in Cold Weather

Metal Roofs – Installation and Compliance for Homes in Coastal High-Wind Areas

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