Moisture, Air Leakage, Vapour Diffusion and Heat Transfer Control

Moisture, Air Leakage, Vapour Diffusion and Heat Transfer Control In modern wood-frame houses, continuous insulation is needed to provide energy efficiency and comfort. A continuous air barrier system will restrict air movement into and out of a house, help provide thermal comfort, reduce heat loss and avoid moisture condensation in the walls and ceilings that […]
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Nailing Flooring Wood Strip

Nailing Flooring Wood Strip (1)  When nails are used, wood strip flooring shall be toe nailed or face nailed with at least one nail per strip at the spacings shown in Table 9.30.3.3., except that face nailed strips of more than 25 mm in width shall have at least two nails per strip. (2)  Face nails shall […]
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Nailing of Wood Strip Flooring Table

Nailing of Wood Strip Flooring Table 9.30.3.3. Forming Part of Sentence 9.30.3.3.(1) Notes to Table 9.30.3.3.: (1) See Article 9.30.3.4. Table 9.30.3.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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Nails for Fastening Gypsum Board

Nails for Fastening Gypsum Board (1)  Nails for fastening gypsum board to wood supports shall conform to,     (a)   ASTM F1667, “Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples”, or     (b)   CSA B111, “Wire Nails, Spikes and Staples”. Article 9.29.5.6. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. Nail Attachment Gypsum […]
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Natural Ventilation Area

(1)  The unobstructed openable ventilation area to the outdoors for rooms and spaces in a residential occupancy ventilated by natural means shall conform to Table 9.32.2.1. (2)  Where a vestibule opens directly off a living or dining room within a dwelling unit, ventilation to the outdoors for such rooms may be through the vestibule Article 9.32.2.1 Ontario […]
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Natural Ventilation Table

Table 9.32.2.1.Natural Ventilation Table Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.2.1.(1) Table 9.32.2.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Number of insulated conductors in boxes

Number of insulated conductors in boxes Table 23 (See Rule 12-3034.) Table 23 (Concluded) Source: Table 23, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. © 2021 Canadian Standards Association. Please visit store.csagroup.org
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