The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA

Historically, shutters were used for protection and light management. These shutters do both at the same time.

The least expensive window flashing tape is also the most complicated to install. Unless you've done it a bajillion times

The WRB is a BFD when choosing where to put the window

 

When talking to homeowners or trade contractors about energy efficient construction this question is inevitable. The answer: Tight houses are good because they lower energy bills and increase comfort. But there's a big BUT

Integrating a new drainage plane into an existing one is not as easy as it looks on a phone, but you've got to start somewhere, right?

The easy way to install a peel and stick pan flashing: with tape that stretches in three dimensions

Rain is the biggest water threat that houses face, but there are some slow and steady mechanisms that can snowball on you, too