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Free 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Download

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | October 5th, 20102 comments

The US DOE has provided funds so you can get a free digital copy of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Since many states and code jurisdictions are adopting the 2009 IECC - this is a code you'll want to refer to when planning and building a new home or extensive renovation.

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Port-au-Prince 2.0

ChuckB, senior editor | January 20th, 20108 comments

A building code for the third world?

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Free Deck Construction Guide

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | November 14th, 20095 comments

The AFPA has a new version of the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide – DCA 6

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Deck Construction book ala Code

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | October 21st, 20094 comments

New book from ICC cuts through 850+ pages of the IRC and gets down to where the business of building decks intersects with the code. And an added plus – it deciphers code language with discussion.

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2009 Deck Code Changes - Pay Attention!

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | May 21st, 200927 comments

The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) has a number of big changes when it comes to framing decks. If your state, county or town will be adopting the ’09 IRC you’d better take a look at a copy of the code before you get a code violation.

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