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Building Codes

Critics Claim Agreement Helps Home-Building Industry Block Tougher Energy Codes

In exchange for guaranteed seats on a code-writing committee, the National Association of Home Builders pledged support for later code changes.
Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations

Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.
The Basics of Makeup Air

Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes how to provide makeup air for a kitchen exhaust fan to prevent backdrafting of water heaters, furnaces, and other fuel-burning appliances.
Podcast 199: Roof-insulation Retrofit, Codes for Existing Buildings, and Air-sealing Tape Choices

The Fine Homebuilding Editors discuss framing details for adding rigid foam over a roof, when a remodeler needs to refer to the International Existing Building Code, what tapes work well for weatherizing an attached garage, and more.
Podcast 197: Accurate Estimating, Preventing Clogged Gutters, and Making Solar Panels Look Good

Kiley, Rob, and Patrick learn about wool insulation and repairing storm damage before taking listener questions on accurate bidding, improving the aesthetics of solar panels, and rebuilding cantilevered decks.
Roof Venting Guide

15 articles and videos from the FHB archive that will take you through every step of the roof-venting process.
Podcast Episode 181: Ethical Business Practices, Pass-Through Windows, and Cutting Asbestos Shingles

The Fine Homebuilding editors talk about doing right by your clients, opening up a kitchen to the outdoors, following EPA guidelines when removing asbestos siding, and more.