Building Codes - Page 8 of 9

When it comes to permits, every city is different, but here are some general guidelines for when you'll likely need one.

When water is leaking in around newly installed windows, chances are that there are some missing or improper flashing details that need to be corrected.

While they're both found on typical staircases, porches, and decks, guards and handrails have different purposes and code requirements.

This leading resource for navigating and understanding the complex, layered, and sometimes tedious rules for building safety and performance is now included in Fine Homebuilding's online membership.

In exchange for guaranteed seats on a code-writing committee, the National Association of Home Builders pledged support for later code changes.

Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.

Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes how to provide makeup air for a kitchen exhaust fan to prevent backdrafting of water heaters, furnaces, and other fuel-burning appliances.

The Fine Homebuilding Editors discuss framing details for adding rigid foam over a roof, when a remodeler needs to refer to the International Existing Building Code, what tapes work well for weatherizing an attached garage, and more.

Kiley, Rob, and Patrick learn about wool insulation and repairing storm damage before taking listener questions on accurate bidding, improving the aesthetics of solar panels, and rebuilding cantilevered decks.

15 articles and videos from the FHB archive that will take you through every step of the roof-venting process.