Lynn Underwood

Green Yesterday, Code Today
Thanks to the green-building movement, energy efficiency is becoming a mainstay in the IRC and the IECC. But what does it mean to you?
The next wave of home energy?
Micro-cogenerators, or combined heat and power (CHP) systems, are both environmentally friendly and a money saver
A national green-building standard is on the way
With the proliferation of regional and national green-building rating systems, it’s hard to choose the best one. To complicate the situation further, or perhaps to simplify it, the National Association of…
Fireplace mantel and surround clearances
Q: I have a 1960s home with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. I am converting an entertainment center into a fireplace surround, and I’d like to add a stone or granite…
Egress windows: understanding “net-clear” opening requirements
Q: According to code, I need to provide egress through a window with a net-clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft. if I add a bedroom to my basement. What does…
Vent an Island Sink…and Other Tricky Spots
A handy one-way valve installed below in the counter can solve a venting challenge and simplify plumbing design
Sizing a plumbing vent
Q: When I was a plumber’s helper in the 1960s, we used a single 2-1/2-in. galvanized pipe to vent back-to-back kitchens and bathrooms. Nowadays, though, I see 3-in. vent pipe…
Basement egress
Q: We are building a home with bedrooms in the basement. Two of them have windows that are below grade. We plan to use egress windows that are approved for bedrooms,…
Common Building-Code Violations: Emergency-Egress Windows Too Small
An undersized egress window in a bedroom can spell disaster in a fire

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