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ATTICS
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about ATTICS:
• What are the mistakes to avoid when doing attic improvements?
• What are the warning signs of a dangerous attic pull-down ladder?
• Is an attic required to have a light by the building code?
• How do I safely remove a dead rodent (rat, mouse or squirrel) from the attic?
• How often should I check my attic?
• What are the common problems with attic insulation?
• How do I safely clean up rodent (rat, mouse or squirrel) urine or droppings the attic?
• Why is there no attic access hatch in the house?
• What is the building code requirement for an attic access hatch, scuttle, or door?
• Why is vermiculite attic insulation a problem for both buyers and sellers of a home?
• Do home inspectors go on the roof? Do they get in the attic?
• Why are there leaves in my attic?
• How much of a roof truss can I cut out to make a storage platform in the attic?
• What are the hazards to avoid when going into an attic?
• Is a house required to have an attic?
• Are soffit/eave vents required by code for attic ventilation?
• Is cellulose insulation flammable?
• What are the building code requirements for installing a heat pump air handler (indoor unit) in the attic?
• Should I buy a house with no attic access hatch?
• Should I move my air conditioner into the attic?
• When is a house not required to have an attic access hatch?
• Why is there diagonal bracing at the roof rafters in the attic?
• Does a mobile home have an attic?
• What is the minimum size for attic access opening?
• Is it okay to put plywood flooring in an attic?
• When does code require an attic pull-down ladder to be installed?
• Are attic pull-down ladders required to be code-approved?
• What are the code requirements for an attic catwalk/walkway?
• Does the code require a barrier/well around the attic access hatch for blown insulation?
• What is best location for attic access hatch?
• Why are most pull-down attic ladders not approved by building code for installation in a garage?
• What is the building code for attic access stairs?
• How long does fiberglass attic insulation last?
• Can an attic access hatch be in a kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom?
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