Information Sheets

International Residential Code FAQs — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

The IRC FAQ information sheets provide responses to commonly asked questions about specific International Residential Code clauses.

1 - Foundations and Site Work — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

2 - Framing — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

3 - Water Management and Vapor Control — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

4 - Air Barriers — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

5 - Thermal Control — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

6 - HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/13

 

High R-Value Enclosure Report Case Studies — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/08/07

BSC has undertaken a study for the US DOE's Building America research program to identify and evaluate residential enclosure assemblies that cost effectively provide 50 percent improvement in thermal resistance. Details regarding water management, air management, vapor management and thermal management are described in the following sheets. Look for future wall, foundation and roof case studies.

0 - Residential Best Practices Criteria — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/09/21