3.1 Scope The primary function of roof flashing is to shed or direct water away from roof edges and penetrations to prevent infiltration into the building. Where visible, it frequently is also an aesthetic component of the building. Flashing can be made from a variety of materials including both metallic and non-metallic ones. This chapter…
Building Code, Industry, and Approval Standards 1.1 General 1.2 Hail 1.3 Wind 1.4 Fire 1.5 Cold Climate Code requirements change periodically as building codes are updated. Within the U.S., most jurisdictions that adopt building codes have moved toward some edition of the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code…
IBHS CEO Roy Wright speaks about preparing your home for a disaster.
