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Upstairs Egress Windows UL-19.12
Upstairs Egress Windows “Exit Requirements from Bedrooms” Just like your bedroom in your house, your upper level bedroom also needs a window large enough to properly crawl out of [...]
Steps at My Back Door? ML-19.14
Steps at My Back Door? “Do I Need ADA Compliance at All Doors?” Is your downtown built on a hillside? Many communities are developed up the side of a [...]
Side Façade Window UL-19.08
Side Façade Window “Can I Cut in a New Window on the Side of My Building?” Adding a new window to the side of your building can be a [...]
Exterior / Façade PHIPs
Upper Windows – Can I Replace? FE-19.13
Upper Windows - Can I Replace? There is a lot to cover on upper windows. Keep these simple design elements in mind as you replace them . . . Yes, [...]
Tuckpointing a Painted Facade FE-19.11
Tuckpointing a Painted Facade “Organize Your Painter with Your Mason” Rarely will I recommend you paint an unpainted façade, but if it is already painted and you [...]
Transom Windows over Storefront FE-19.10
Transom Windows over Storefront “To Do or Not to Do?” Lets start this discussion with a little bit of history. Windows over doors and above your storefront glass was [...]
Main Level PIHPs
My Hallway is Boring! ML-19.12
My Hallway is Boring! "Safety First" The code book is full of “what ifs” on this topic. Exiting is very important, so the primary focus is to make sure [...]
Main Level Ductwork Options ML-19.11
Main Level Ductwork Options “Forced Air Heating & Cooling” What are my options when it comes to running my ductwork on my main level? First off, if you are [...]
Main Level Door Knobs! ML-19.10
Main Level Door Knobs! “Know What to Use When” ADA compliance dictates that we need to use lever type knobs on the main floor level. You do, however, have [...]
Upper Level PIHPs
Roof Insulation Requirements UL-19.07
Roof Insulation Requirements “Requiring More These Days” Roof insulation needs vary depending on what part of the country you live in. The image of the United States represents zoned [...]
How Many Upper Level Exits? UL-19.05
How Many Upper Level Exits? “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask” The code clearly states that you will need two exits from your upper apartment. Both exits must be code-compliant. This [...]
Exposed Brick UL-19.04
Exposed Brick “Where Do I Do It? How Do I Do It? What Can I Do to the Wall?” Exposing the original brick can be a great look for [...]
General Downtown PIHPs
Roof Insulation Requirements UL-19.07
Roof Insulation Requirements “Requiring More These Days” Roof insulation needs vary depending on what part of the country you live in. The image of the United States represents zoned [...]
How Many Upper Level Exits? UL-19.05
How Many Upper Level Exits? “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask” The code clearly states that you will need two exits from your upper apartment. Both exits must be code-compliant. This [...]
Exposed Brick UL-19.04
Exposed Brick “Where Do I Do It? How Do I Do It? What Can I Do to the Wall?” Exposing the original brick can be a great look for [...]