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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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ASTM
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ASTM standard for wood-composite decking and guardrail materials under a variety of tests, including fire performance and UV resistance. Available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
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New language in the 2015 IECC allows different installation of insulation in floors over unconditioned spaces.
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ASTM
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Standard specification covering the properties of a cured single- or multicomponent cold-applied elastomeric joint sealant for sealing, caulking, or glazing operations on buildings, plazas, and decks for vehicular or pedestrian use, and types of construction other than highway and airfield pavements...
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about sealing and insulating existing vented attics to help ensure that the measure will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing the same information to all interested parties (e.g., code officials, builders, contractors, designers, etc.) is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.
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From a model code perspective, submittal of construction documentation, permitting, plan review, and field inspection may be required depending upon the specific details of renovating the floor above an unconditioned space (e.g., floor over a vented crawl space). Several different approaches can be taken to seal and insulate existing floors during a renovation project.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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This brief provides an overview of the 2009 through 2015 IRC/IECC code requirements related to air sealing and insulating attached garage walls.
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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.