WRBs- Page 3 of 4
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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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Working with Self-Adhering WRBs
A rundown of reputable water-resistive barriers and tips for their successful installation
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 3: Installing a WRB
Atypical framing, no continuous sheathing, and cold temperatures make installing a water-resistive barrier challenging
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A Low-Carbon Roof Retrofit
Wood-fiber board exterior roof insulation reduces air leakage, heating loads, and carbon emissions
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Testing Construction Tapes, Part 1
A backyard experiment comparing pressure-sensitive adhesives
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 1: Introduction
Meeting market demand for a hybrid building type
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Air Leaks in Existing Homes
An overview of the common places where houses leak air and compromise performance
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The Benefits and Risks of Exterior Insulation
Determining whether or not it makes sense to add exterior insulated sheathing
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Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Flashing Details
A discussion about the importance of flashing to prevent water-related building-envelope failures
