The latest 2006 codes have some revisions that one should take note
In the energy section RES-CHECK it is just about impossible to pass the insulation formula with out R19 side walls
In most cases this means 2/6 walls which drives up construction cost Not only for the added insulation and framing material but for extension jams of every window and door and
added moldings When the housing industry is in a severe down turn adding this cost will not help
The second major change is , the re- drawing of the wind maps. Codes are dictating homes to be built to reduce damages to wind.
This effect all facets of construction in the rafters side wall bracing and even home /roof orientation as to how it is exposed to large unprotected open spaces.
Language is such that it is not just along the coast line but open fields of over 1500 feet can require that home location to be placed in a higher wind zone category
Naturally more rigid construction is required There are a lot of requirement starting from foundation anchorage to lateral bracing to hurricane clips.
IT seems that Simson Strong Tie has invaded the code books in wind zones. On top of that all glass exposure must be more resistant to breakage and impact
what seems to be the the ingredient to strengthening glass is films of lextan.
If one owns properties in higher wind zones, they already have experienced the insurance premiums increases On Cape Cod some have doubled.
To bring this back to the hearth, Chimneys are also effected. They will be required more bracing and more attachment points
In the energy section RES-CHECK it is just about impossible to pass the insulation formula with out R19 side walls
In most cases this means 2/6 walls which drives up construction cost Not only for the added insulation and framing material but for extension jams of every window and door and
added moldings When the housing industry is in a severe down turn adding this cost will not help
The second major change is , the re- drawing of the wind maps. Codes are dictating homes to be built to reduce damages to wind.
This effect all facets of construction in the rafters side wall bracing and even home /roof orientation as to how it is exposed to large unprotected open spaces.
Language is such that it is not just along the coast line but open fields of over 1500 feet can require that home location to be placed in a higher wind zone category
Naturally more rigid construction is required There are a lot of requirement starting from foundation anchorage to lateral bracing to hurricane clips.
IT seems that Simson Strong Tie has invaded the code books in wind zones. On top of that all glass exposure must be more resistant to breakage and impact
what seems to be the the ingredient to strengthening glass is films of lextan.
If one owns properties in higher wind zones, they already have experienced the insurance premiums increases On Cape Cod some have doubled.
To bring this back to the hearth, Chimneys are also effected. They will be required more bracing and more attachment points
