Garages

Take Charge of Electric Vehicle Charging
What electric vehicle owners need to know about safely installing and operating a Level 2 charger at home
Manage PVC Trim Expansion
Properly install PVC trim products during cold weather to prevent expansion, contraction, and bowing issues. Warm up the trim before installation for better results.
Running Electricity to a Detached Garage
First figure out if the code considers it a garage or a storage building. Then figure out your means of disconnecting from the power supply.
Code Guidelines for Garages
Learn about the essential building code requirements for garages to ensure safety and prevent fire hazards.
Chewproof Weatherstripping
Keep rodents from chewing garage-door weatherstripping with this cladding.
A Flat Roof in a Cold Climate
A three-bedroom house in a cold climate challenges conventions with SIP wall construction, a unique floor plan, and a flat roof.
Practical System for a Seismic Retrofit
A single steel column on a reinforced footing keeps homes standing during an earthquake.
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Limit Thermal Bridging With ZIP System R-Sheathing
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction discuss the air control layer in an attached garage and how this space is integrated into the conditioned enclosure.
Garage Separation for a High-Performance Build
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook discuss the importance of the air control layer to improve energy efficiency and indoor-air quality at FHB House Kansas.
Adding Garage Outlets
The code-minimum standard is at least one 20-amp branch circuit supplying a separate receptacle outlet for each vehicle bay in a garage.

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