Making vinyl siding look great by eliminating ugly J-channel

The key to great-looking vinyl is great-looking trimwork (and great-looking vinyl)

Work WITH thermal properties of a material, not against them

Drip edge is another water-shedding tool

The days of staggering bolts every 16 inches or so are over—especially if you want to step down to the deck.

It's all about the sand. (and eye protection.)

When the humps don't match the bumps, you need a second molding profile—or you can eliminate the plumb cut

Old Building Details That Work

A  plastering contractor upgrades an ugly exterior in Northern California.

Siding is supposed to shed water away from walls; so what's the deal with siding that absorbs water?

 

Using fire to make wood beautiful and durable 

The mission of water is to turn houses to mush. Some drip edge flashings may actually help water accomplish this mission.

Andres Duany defends the bad boy of exterior claddings, and urges the industry to up its game

I get this question all the time: "Stucco all the way down to the roofing: right or wrong?" Answer: WRONG. and here's why...

 

A tight air barrier is the best way to build an energy-efficient house. Outside the sheathing are many chances to make it better.

Ground zero for roof rot is often where roofs meet walls.