Summary of Code Barriers:Summary of Code and Standard Barriers to the Implementation of High Performance Home Systems Designs

关键词: NAHB RC;    codes;    building codes;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1219602
RP-ID  :  None
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1219602
Others  :  Other: 5651

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Building codes serve to ensure minimum requirements for safety, durability, and energy efficiency of homes.To enable innovation and to support continual improvement, building codes are updated on a 2-3 year basis to (1) include new methods of and/or materials for construction and (2), where needed, revise the current methods of construction to better meet the intent of the code. This report discusses issues of wind pressure resistance in walls with exterior rigid foam sheathing installed directly over framing members.