May 2008
Manufacturers Beyond Code ~ Connector Corrosion
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Letters Manufacturers Beyond Code I like Bill Robinson's assessment of building codes as "bare minimum" and his likening the code to getting a D grade ("Weather Barriers for Coastal Conditions," January/February 2008; www.coastalcontractor.net). One of the places where I see some improvements with the code is its deferral to product manufacturer installation instructions. Take, for instance, IRC 2006's R613 Exterior Windows and Glass Doors. It states: "Windows shall be installed and flashed in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions. Written installation instructions shall be provided by the manufacturer for each window." This is pretty powerful when you stop and
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