
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.
Finally, a WRB especially for peeps who fish.
Siding is supposed to shed water away from walls; so what's the deal with siding that absorbs water?
Condensation is when moisture in the air hits a cool enough surface to convert the vapor into water.
Recessed into thick layers of insulation, innie windows are protected from the weather
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 thermal break and solid backing puts the window on the outer face of a thick wall. Now, there's room on the inside window sill for cats and bowling trophies
Flash the boot like any other roof penetration, and snap the tube into place—just make sure to align the hole between the ceiling joists...
This critical element is often omitted from window installation
Ground zero for roof rot is often where roofs meet walls.
Offset the joints and seal the gaps to keep air leaks out of the thick walls
Windows cannot rest on the foam, so they hang from wood bucks