New Construction- Page 5 of 21
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The Future of Log Homes
As more builders embrace high-performance enclosures, will this venerable building type fade away?
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Construction Sealants
Detangling a confusing category of materials to help builders determine application suitability and material compatibility
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Thoughts for Owner-High-Performance Builders
We live in an age when all the information you need to design and build a great home is at your fingertips. And still, the gaps between knowledge and experience are humbling.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fixing Common Building Problems
A visual-heavy explantion of typical deficiencies seen in existing houses
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 5: Insulation and Air-Sealing
Thoughts on working with mineral wool board and batt insulation and a smart vapor retarder for an air barrier
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Learning to Build Safer Houses
The most powerful wind machine in the country is no longer enough to mimic the threat of bigger storms
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Ledger-Hung Floor System
A method for keeping the first floor close to grade
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 4: Installing Windows
A lesson in flashing fixed- and casement-style windows to tie into the exterior WRB and the interior air barrier
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Getting Mudsills Right
For a great start to your framing, pay strict attention to the mudsill. Know the codes, mark and measure with accuracy, provide a capillary break, and plan for air-sealing.
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Understanding Energy Code Development
Work is now underway on the 2024 national model energy code under a new format that not everyone likes
