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How do you know where to set the ridge so the rafters will fit?
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Oct 10 2022
Reducing roof framing geometry to framing lumber with a calculator, a speed square, and a circular saw
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Sep 1 2022
Flashing must extend all the way from the wall to the outside. Oh yeah, and it has to be watertight and eight people have to work on it...
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Dec 10 2020
Wrapping an old house in a blanket of insulation is a no-brainer when you're replacing the roofing and siding anyway
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Oct 2 2020
A rip of plywood, some blocks and a table saw will help you repurpose cruddy lumber from the bone pile into backing
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Sep 2 2020
Two stud walls—and meticulous airsealing—make a super-efficient structure to hold your roof up
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Aug 27 2020
Drainage and airspace allows liquid water to drain out and air to circulate
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Mar 12 2020
Roof valleys are like gutters with a steep pitch, but the stakes are higher for valleys than they are for gutters
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Feb 4 2020
A dry and healthy crawlspace is sealed tightly against water and air leaks
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Jan 29 2020
Use real trim stock and give some thought to the layout—it will improve the look of your vinyl siding installation 100 percent
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Jan 20 2020
Peel and stick Z-flashing and some padding pushes a ledger flush with the face of the thick panels. A cover sheet of peel and stick completely waterproof the ledger before the deck is framed
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Jan 15 2020
A four-dimensional detail drawing of an insulated and damp-resistant basement slab
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Feb 20 2019
Flashing a wood-framed chimney is like flashing a dormer, except there’s no roof behind it. Without protection, water can leak into the joint and rot your walls to direct uphill water away
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Nov 6 2018
Wait, what?
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May 22 2018
Roofs peel off from the edges, so it is critical to hold them tight
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May 3 2018
Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one
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Apr 24 2018
Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house
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Mar 27 2018
A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers
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Feb 27 2018
Make a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild