Roofs
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Adding More Insulation to a Cathedral Ceiling
What’s the best way to increase the R-value of a vaulted ceiling?
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Fastening Porch Framing to a Wall with Exterior Insulation
A method for optimizing control layer continuity when transitioning from porch to house framing
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Automated Home Building with Mobile Factories
UK company Facit Technologies rolls out its approach to high-performance, low-embodied carbon builds that could help bridge the housing gap
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Attic Upgrades and Ventilation
Do better insulation and new heating-cooling equipment warrant mechanical ventilation?
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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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Cold-Climate Vapor Control
Contrary to the American IRC, the Canadian NBC allows only one method of vapor management to be used in a residential building
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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
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How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Here's what fire prevention experts says is most important
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Getting Rid of Roof Penetrations
When making upgrades to your roof, seal up as many penetrations as possible to reduce the risk of water leaks
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Roof for a Mild Coastal Climate
If mechanical equipment is going in the attic, should the attic be sealed and conditioned or vented and unconditioned?
