Q: Do I need a permit? A: In most jurisdictions, simple repairs, roof replacements and re-siding of residential structures does not require a permit. Any renovations that affect the structure of a house, such as expanding windows, replacing bedroom windows, or adding to the square footage…
In our part of New Brunswick, portable saw mills have produced quality materials for decades. But use of milled lumber in Code-compliant construction runs into the challenge presented by a clause in the Code [9.3.2.1(1)] that requires structural lumber to be identified by a grade…
It’s time again for the annual list of the most common building Code infractions. If nothing else, it’s a cautionary tale for contractors and designers, to help make for a better 2023. #10: Fence posts used in (deck) construction This infraction is one that our…
What is a Fire Stop?What Makes a SystemHow to Specify a SystemWant to Learn More? Fire stops continue to be one of the more challenging aspects of commercial and large-scale building - but they don't have to be. Like any other building technique, a few…
A couple of times a year, our office receives a call from a contractor trying to figure out what grade of shingle should be used on the side of a house. One of the reasons for this lies in the fact that some installers have…