Inspections and Permits - Page 2 of 4

Builder Bryan Uhler explains why he started doing air-leakage tests on his own, what they accomplish, and how to use this popular equipment to get the job done.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to home inspector Paul Barraza, owner of JMC Inspections.

Testing houses for energy performance requires a number of gadgets—many of which can be useful to other building tradespeople.

Builder Matthew McCrimmon talks about how the level of organization that Buildxact brings to his business allows him to take on more ambitious projects and maintain a high level of quality in his work.

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

Get an overview of the typical steps it takes to get approval from your local building department before starting a remodeling project.

Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the details required by code and modern plumbing standards when fabricating a shower pan.

These construction rules are meant to protect homeowners from harm; just make sure you're using the right ones.

Learn how a sleeping room is legally defined and what sort of egress openings are mandated by building codes.

Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.