Use Hardie Plank for Soffit on New Cornice

Learn how to use Hardie Plank for soffit on new cornice with this free and easy guide. Follows manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures for both vented and solid panels. The advantages for using fiber cement panels on the exterior of a house include rot resistant insect resistant already primed great aesthetics durable Check the Framing The …

Fire Blocking | 2012 IRC Building Code | Instructions

Fire blocking in stud walls is required in wood framed buildings to stop drafts in the cavities between framing members. These spaces can create drafts that will allow fire to spread readily if not dealt with. In other words, these cavities can act like the flue on a fireplace and actually promote the rate in …

Window Sill Height Specs for 2012 IRC

Minimum sill height for windows according to the 2012 International Residential Code. This building code provides a safety factor for small children. Code for Window Sill Height Section R312.2.1 of the 2012 International Residential Code located on page 91 explains that the lowest part of the actual window opening shall be no less than two feet …

Calculate the Space Between a Variable Number of Openings

Calculate the space between any given number of openings or fixed width openings. Based on the formula: Length – (opening x quantity) / number of spaces. Use the drop downs below to enter the total length of the wall or whatever other object. Then use the next set of drop downs to select a width …