Best Practices
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Building to the Fortified Home Standard
A trip to the Gulf Coast underscores the harrowing complexities of hurricane damage and demonstrates best practices for protecting homes from severe weather events
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Integrating Windows with Self-Adhered WRBs
Learn how to prep rough openings and use a line of flashing products when installing a window in a wall assembly with a water-resistive barrier
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Passive House Today
By integrating best practices from the outset, builders can enhance the cost-effectiveness of Passive House design and construction
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6 Ways to Make PT Lumber Last Longer
Today's pressure-treated lumber is not as rot-resistant as lumber used to be but there are methods for maximizing its durability and longevity
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Build a Hurricane-Resistant Home Without Breaking the Bank
Five things that can be done to strengthen the average home against hurricane-force winds
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Deck Ledgers and Exterior Insulation
Fastening a deck ledger to a house with exterior insulation presents some complexities but there are a few ways to make it work
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Energy Upgrades to a Historic House
Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects renovate a house located in a Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District to meet Phius standards
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Prioritizing Home Performance Upgrades, Part 2
How to tackle energy efficiency improvements to get the best results—a case study
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Designing Fire-Ready, Resilient Houses
A Texas-based architect describes building ignition-resistant houses in accordance with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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Prioritizing Home Performance Upgrades, Part 1
Guidance on where to start and how to progress when performing energy upgrades on an existing house
