Beyond a no-fastener post wrap and custom window trim, this demo ends with the humble kickout flashing—and why it's the most important piece of all.
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Building Envelope

With blower door tests in the building code, it is up to more than just the insulators or the GC to deliver results: many trades have a stake.
July 30, 2026
This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle...
July 23, 2026
Walls that dry are walls that last for a long, long, time.
July 2, 2026
Windows are big holes in walls that must be sealed against wind, water, and heat. This guide covers scope of work, how to install them, and why it matters.
June 25, 2026

Building Resilience Show

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Hardie Fiber Cement Panels with Metal Trims
May 20, 2026
Minisplit heat pumps provide heating and cooling to room-size spaces. Place the head where it will wash the space with air and place the condenser where it won't obstruct traffic...
March 20, 2026
How modern drywall beads prevent cracks, create crisp corners, and reduce warranty issues
Sept. 8, 2025
Installing a new siding product that sits flat on the wall, locks together, and sports crisp square channels: Square Channel from James Hardie's Artisan collection
April 14, 2025

Animations

The window sill can either interrupt the jack stud, or not
June 4, 2026
Drainage and airspace allows liquid water to drain out and air to circulate
April 27, 2026
​​​​​​​Deep overhangs need cantilevered support outlooks that tie into the roof framing
April 9, 2026
Two ways to avoid truss uplift problems: floating drywall corners and using backing angles
Sept. 18, 2025

YouTube Picks

Discover the intricate process of building a Japanese toolbox featuring compound-angled dovetails, through-tenons, and a sliding lid.
July 29, 2026
Gary Striegler reveals how a slight 3-5 degree bevel on one edge of a panel can eliminate common binding issues when installing piano hinges.
July 24, 2026
Five tips to keep the job moving — SAFELY
July 15, 2026
Scott Wadsworth introduces the 58-unit rule, a practical method for estimating small angles in construction using only a tape measure and a pencil.
July 1, 2026