Glues, Sealants, Coatings

An interesting project that requires redundant water management detailing

Getting silicone to stick to the window and not your finger

Paint-on waterproofing membrane, physics, and forethought protect an old window—and allow future maintenance—while sealing a big hole in a wet and windy wall

Make a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild

"This is the most important part to waterproof because this is the place where all the water will end up and it might leak if not done correctly." 

—Michal Mroczko

An item on the Energy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist. Item 5.1.2, to be exact ...

Buenos Aires is an architectural voyeur’s destination, with gothic, and ornate classical buildings that rival Europe in grandeur. There are also a lot of cool homes, and street-level building craft to admire.

A secret weapon in the war on loose joints: 2P-10 a two-part glue that dries in ten seconds.

The air sealing process for a high performance home with double-stud walls. 

Thermal shorts and good design don't mix

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.

The biggest hole in the bathroom

How much stronger is a house with key parts glued and nailed together rather than just nailed together?

Water and air leaks in a building shell are difficult enough to detail on simple buildings. Complex structures can cause headaches for builders, remodelers, and architects who don't pick up their pens and trace at the design stage.

News Flash: Drywall can be an air barrier

Retiling a tub surround is a common remodeling project because tubs have a track record for quitting early