Pittsfield Charter Twp, MichiganState of Michigan Online Code Training VideosProtectowrap: Todd Bushberger, from Protectowrap, discusses how to install a sill seal to help prevent air infiltration between the foundation and walls on new construction. Glen George, Wellcraft Egress Windows Wells, explains to Steve Easley, Construction Consultant, the installation process for molded egress window wells for new construction and retrofit applications. Chief Building Inspector Larry Lehman explains to Steve Easley the Michigan code requirements for egress window wells. Patrick Miller, Astro Building Supply, explains to Steve Easley, Construction Consultant, how to install new escape/egress windows in basements that meet the Michigan code requirements. Doug Bibee, Residential Technical Specialist, Dow Building Materials, explains the benefits of using insulated foam sheathing in to increase energy efficiency and help prevent moisture/mold problems. Wood framing typically represents 25% of the surface area of walls, so the proper installation of insulated foam sheathing can prevent thermal bridging and increase energy efficiency in a house. Insulating the exterior foundation walls helps the concrete stay warm and uses thermal mass properties to help keep the basement warmer. Find out how to install exterior insulated foam sheathing. Installing insulated foam sheathing on the interior walls of a pre-existing basement helps prevent heat loss and moisture problems. A scientific overview of air and moisture barriers by building science expert Steve Easley.
Hansen Marketing Tyvek expert, Dean Whitehead, reviews the proper techniques for quality installation of air barriers for building envelopes. Hansen
Marketing Tyvek Expert Kay Demey explains how to flash a window
properly and Chief Building Inspector Larry Lehman explains the
Michigan Residential Code requirements for window flashing.
Chief Building Inspector Larry Lehman explains the Michigan Residential Code requirements for air barriers with brick veneer exteriors. Structural Insulated Panel Overview: Frank Baker, President of Insulspan, discusses SIP construction. Structural
Insulated Panel Installation: Michael Morley, SIPS builder and author
of "Building with SIPS," discusses the proper installation techniques
of Structural Insulated Panels.
Structural Insulated Panels and the Code: Larry Lehman, Chief, Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, and Frank Baker, President of Insulspan, review the Michigan Building Code requirements for SIPs. Larry Lehman,
Chief, Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes discusses gas fireplace
code requirements and Gary Martin from Heatilator explains the benefits
and proper installation of direct vent gas fireplaces.
Larry
Lehman, Chief, Bureau of Building Codes, discusses code requirements
for indoor ventilations systems and Farrel Beddome, National Sales Mgr.
Panasonic Building, discusses the properties of an efficient
ventilation fan and the proper installation methods.
Pat
Culpepper, President, Progressive Foam Technologies, gives an overview
of insulated vinyl siding and explains their features and benefits.
Pat Culpepper, President, Progressive Foam Technologies, explains the proper installation techniques for insulated vinyl siding. Larry Lehman, Chief Building Inspector, explains the Michigan Building Code as it applies to vinyl siding.
Steve Easley and Larry Lehman, Chief, Bureau of Building Codes, discuss the Michigan Building and Residential code requirements for siding and John Weidmer, a builder, gives tips on the installation considerations for manufactured wood siding. images and video where taken from The State of Michigan Online Code Videos
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