by Bill Beals | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Next Code Cycle: IECC 2015 and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 The next commercial energy code cycle for most states is the IECC 2015 code and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 alternative path. For some states the new code has already gone into effect as of January 1, 2017, but the exact timing...
by Bill Beals | Oct 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Answering Your Questions, Plus Our New Air Barrier System In my last Code Man post I covered some important points related to air barriers, including the basics of air leakage, compliance options, etc. It’s easy to get caught up in all the technical “code speak”, so I...
by Bill Beals | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
What You Should Know About Air Barriers for Metal Buildings Air barriers have been used in many different ways throughout the years, and they’re becoming particularly relevant as energy code requirements evolve. But what makes them different from, say, a vapor...
by Bill Beals | Mar 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Metal Building Envelope Changes You Need to Know International Energy Conservation Code® Let’s kick off 2016 with a clear code direction. If you’re not familiar with the new IECC code or the latest ASHRAE update, keep reading to find out how these commercial energy...
by Bill Beals | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Your Top Retrofit Questions Answered Before and after: The Portsmouth Abbey School ice rink in Portsmouth, RI. Do your customers ever ask about retrofit insulation systems? Do you have questions of your own about the process? Rest assured: You’re not alone....
by Bill Beals | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Metal Building Air Leakage Requirements, Testing and More One of the most common challenges faced by contractors is minimizing air leakage in the building envelope, which includes roof and wall assemblies, doors, windows, skylights and other components that lead to an...
