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October 23, 2020

Updated: December 7, 2023

Walls that can drain and dry last a lot longer than walls that stay wet. An air gap between the siding and sheathing lets both dry independently.

WRB & Flashing

Jobsite Handbooks

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October 19, 2023

Updated: November 28, 2023

Insulated Structural Slab: How and Why to Install Subslab Insulation (Styrofoam XPS)

For insulated slabs, get the XPS level and tape the seams before adding hydronic tubing

Concrete & Masonry

Insulation & Air Sealing

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November 28, 2023

Fall Protection: Calculating Fall Clearance

Understand the factors influencing fall clearance and prioritize fall protection measures to prevent workplace injuries.

Safety

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November 28, 2023

Updated: December 5, 2023

Four Things to Consider When Shopping for Work Boots

Not surprisingly, fit and finish top the list of work boot features

Tools

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November 23, 2023

Build a Bluetooth Jobsite Speaker

You are 20 bucks away from a speaker that rocks

Woodworking

Video Treats

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November 21, 2023

Updated: November 27, 2023

Passive House: Past, Present, and Future

A look at where PHIUS has been, and where passive building is going

Design

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November 20, 2023

Woodworking MasterClass: Drawbore Mortise-and-Tenon

Step up your joinery skills with a new woodworking technique

Woodworking

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November 16, 2023

Decking a Roof with Hurricanes in the Forecast (1 of 4)

Snap a line and stick to it

Framing

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November 13, 2023

How to Make Little Metal Boxes

Or big metal boxes

Video Treats

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Sponsor Content

November 11, 2023

Updated: November 17, 2023

AeroBarrier Provides Verified Air Sealing Made Easy

Air sealing technology by Aeroseal Envelope, AeroBarrier sprays an atomized sealant into a pressurized house interior so that the air currents escaping to the outside carry the sealant and fill the holes, gaps, and cracks

Insulation & Air Sealing

Sponsor Content

November 11, 2023

Bench-Tested Woodworking Tips For Dadoes, Tongues, Tenons, and Tapers

Many mistakes are caused by thinking about the wrong things

Woodworking

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November 10, 2023

WRB and House Wrap Installation Guide

House wraps and weather barriers can play a critical role in a high-performance wall assembly. In fact, some people consider the WRB to be a BFD.

WRB & Flashing

Jobsite Handbooks

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Sponsor Content

November 10, 2023

Updated: November 17, 2023

Manufactured Stone Veneer: Getting Ready for Installation

What manufactured stone veneer is, how to estimate the quantity, and set up the jobsite

Siding & Exterior Trim

Sponsor Content

November 7, 2023

SNEAK PEEK at the 2024 Construction Training Zone

At the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas this Feb, jpoin ProTradeCraft in the Show Village for some crucial construction training advice

Editor's Notes

November 6, 2023

Drywall Patch for Small Holes in the Wall

A fast drywall patch for small holes that doesn't require wood backing or a "California Patch"

Tile, Flooring, Drywall

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November 2, 2023

Fall Protection at Leading Edges: Fall Arrest and Guard Rails

Fall arrest systems help workers get the guardrails in place safely, a gate between the two areas reminds them to use fall protection

Safety

Tools

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October 31, 2023

The Gruesome Tale of FrankenDoor

Some original bones and mashed-up meat make a door whose secret is safe.

October 30, 2023

Updated: October 31, 2023

Lifting Huge Heavy Walls with a Forklift

When lifting big walls, do the math and get forklift and rigging certified

Framing

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Sponsor Content

October 28, 2023

Updated: November 17, 2023

The CREEP Test: Acrylic Adhesive vs. Butyl Adhesive

Comparing adhesive types for construction tapes, flashings, and WRBs

WRB & Flashing

Sponsor Content

October 25, 2023

Hurricane Damage: Construction Lessons Learned From Decades of Florida Hurricanes

Florida has the most aggressive hurricane codes in the country, but some of the code requirements do not work as intended

Design

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October 23, 2023

Understanding Floor Joist Span Limits

The nuts and bolts of floor joist load, deflection, shear, and compression considerations

Design

Framing

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October 20, 2023

Master Stone Mason Cuts a Chamfer in a Stone Block

28-minutes of stone-cutting masonry zen: align the chisel and give it a solid WHACK

Concrete & Masonry

October 19, 2023

Finish the Edge of a Concrete Slab

Two types of edging tools for forming the edge of a new concrete slab

Concrete & Masonry

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October 17, 2023

Updated: November 2, 2023

Adsorption: The Fourth State of Water (7 Minutes of BS)

Dr. Joe Lstiburek explains the fourth state of water: ADSORPED water, with a D. It exists on surfaces as tiny monolayers that fill pores and cause mold. It also explains why expansive soils expand.

October 16, 2023

Flashing The Top of a Standing Seam Metal Roof That Butts a Wall

Installing a standing seam metal roof is a straightforward process for simple roofs like the one in this video by Union Corrugating, showing how to install endwall flashing with standing seam panels.

Roofing

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