Introduction to the Energy Code – Is My Project Commercial or Residential? There are differences between residential and commercial projects, although sometimes these differences can be confusing and hard to discern. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)...
Townhouses & the REScheck Compliance Option Question:We have a project with 2-unit and 3-unit townhouses. Is a separate REScheck required for each unit and how do we treat the common walls between units? Answer:First a review of a definition from the IRC...
Thermal Factors – R-values, U-factors & SHGCs – Consistency on all Construction Documents Question: I submitted plans to a city for review, which was rejected because the R-values on the plan sheets did not match the R-values on the REScheck or COMcheck....
