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By Jeff Lineberger, P. E. Windows are a common point of water infiltration into a building. Preventing moisture intrusion into building interior spaces near window openings requires proper flashing and careful installation. This is especially true if the windows are installed in masonry veneer cavity walls. Chapter 7 of the 2009 International Residential Code requires protecting building material products sensitive Continue reading Leaking Windows: Masonry Veneer Walls By Jeff Lineberger, P. E. Covered patio or second floor deck leaking? Here are 23 simple moisture-proofing strategies to help prevent damaging water intrusion into your deck system. Cantilevered structural deck systems safely separate exterior habitable areas from the surrounding ground surface environment. When covered, these deck (a. k. a. terraces, patios, etc.) structures shelter occupants from the undesirable effects Continue reading Cantilevered Decks: Top 23 Waterproofing Tips By Jeff Lineberger, P. E. 2009 International Residential Building Code re-roofing requirements are clear: removing and replacing damaged roof coverings with new roof coverings requires first removing all existing layers of roof coverings if the existing roof covering system is not structurally sound, is composed of wood shakes, or if it has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. Continue reading Roof Re-Covering: Building Code Facts |
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