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Protradecraft traveled to Westford, Massachusetts to the home of Building Science Corporation founders Betsy Pettit and Joseph Lstiburek, aka Dr. Joe, to film a replacement window replacement scenario not seen very often.
WRB & Flashing
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Jul 22 2022
Hydroflash LA and Invisiwrap UV make a watertight, airtight, and UV-safe opening behind the open cladding
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Jul 15 2022
House wrap that sticks to the wall eliminates cap staples and some window flashing
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Jun 1 2022
Aggregation // Design, Demolition, Framing, WRB & Flashing, Siding & Exterior Trim, HVAC & Mechanicals, Insulation & Air Sealing
Season 2 is in the books. We look at some dumb mistakes that caused an addition to rot from water damage. We will remodel the house to prevent such problems in the future.
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May 23 2022
Thisfront door with built-in levels installs fast, and the composite frame means it will long last
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May 20 2022
PTC's Award-Winning Continuing Education Tour covers difficult new energy code requirements for roofs and walls
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Mar 7 2022
Replacing the exterior foam parts and trimming out the exterior
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Feb 28 2022
The updates are really only a big deal if you live in climate zones 4 or 5, like 65% (or so) of America does. But don't worry, climate change is making it smarter than ever to exceed the code minimum.
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Feb 21 2022
Removing the old window frame and weight pockets, reframing the rough opening, and flashing a new-construction flanged window into the old existing WRB
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Feb 7 2022
Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 2 of 4)
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Jan 31 2022
Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 1 of 4)
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Jan 28 2022
Tips from an 'Old Goat' about working on older roofs
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Jan 27 2022
Innies, outies, and in-betweenies
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Jan 10 2022
The International Builders Show is coming up and we'll have the ProTradeCraft Demo Zone running full-tilt.
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Dec 20 2021
A show that focuses on working alone during the COVID times.
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Nov 1 2021
Videos // Design, WRB & Flashing, Siding & Exterior Trim, Windows & Doors, Glues, Sealants, Coatings, Insulation & Air Sealing
An example of why cheap construction is not so cheap
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Oct 7 2021
Use membranes, drain to an open edge, slope everything, and read the *darned* manual(s)
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Sep 27 2021
How to install two layers of foam and Tyvek's Drainvent rainscreen over an old, lightly-insulated wall.
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Sep 13 2021
Integrating a new WRB with existing windows keeps the water- and air-control layers continuous
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