Design

The Rule of 58: The Angle-Finding Trick Nobody's Talking About

Simple Angle Measurement for Builders: The 58-Unit Rule Explained

Scott Wadsworth introduces the 58-unit rule, a practical method for estimating small angles in construction using only a tape measure and a pencil.

July 1, 2026

How I use Claude Cowork to estimate custom home builds in under 30 minutes

Build Custom Home Estimates in Under 30 Minutes with Claude

June 3, 2026

Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an architectural marvel built over Bear Run waterfall. Recent preservation efforts address water intrusion, structural issues, and material deterioration to maintain its UNESCO World Heritage designation.

Building Envelope

Wright and Wrong: Fixing Fallingwater's Original Design Flaws

June 1, 2026

What’s the Deal with Base Plates?

How Baseplates Distribute Loads and Resist Forces in Structures

March 16, 2026

In a Radiant Slab, Where Does the Plastic Go?

Building Envelope

Where Does the Plastic Go in a Radiant Slab Assembly

Oct. 29, 2025

How French Drains Work

A Visual Explanation of How French Drains Work

Oct. 6, 2025

HVAC & Mechanicals

Viking Equipment Finance

Oct. 3, 2025

Building Science Advisor Tool at ProTradeCraft Live Construction Training Zone (2025)

Building Science Advisor Tool at The International Builders' Show (2025)

June 24, 2025

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Will It ROT? New Tool Helps Predict Effects of Exterior Continuous Insulation

April 16, 2025

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