Who is the ICC?

The ICC, or International Code Council, is a foundation that addresses the design and installation of innovative materials that meet or exceed public heath and safety goals. They're dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures in the built environment. Their codes have been adopted nationally, across all 50 states. With building codes constantly changing with new requirements added annually, it is essential we educate ourselves on the new information to ensure the highest level of safety, building quality and longevity.

Defining "Code"

It is important to keep in mind, when Code is stated by the IBC or IRC, it is referring directly to the minimum standard required. Whether you’re a builder, developer, or owner, we want to follow the very best construction practices to ensure a build lasts a lifetime. – Not just building to a minimum expectation or standard.

What's an open drainage plane? What does it provide?

Picture a ¼” airspace, or gap between the face of the water resistive barrier on the wall (house wrap) and the back of the stone product. This airspace adds breath-ability to the wooden structure, allowing any moisture to roll down the WRB and out the bottom away from the wall. The addition of this open drainage plane provides top-level moisture management in a stone veneer system.