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How do you know where to set the ridge so the rafters will fit?
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Nov 9 2017
An item on the Energy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist. Item 5.1.2, to be exact ...
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Nov 7 2017
The general idea of installing windows is to plug the big hole that you just cut in the wall.
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Oct 10 2017
Just because you draw it doesn't mean they'll build it that way. Know what makes sense, what the framer can execute, and forget about designing in two-foot modules
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Sep 29 2017
Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly
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Aug 15 2017
Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air
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Jul 26 2017
A 4-Dimensional look at deck flashing that works
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Jul 18 2017
Whether using roof trusses or stick framing a roof frame, if you make space above the exterior walls, your energy performance will thank you.
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Apr 25 2017
For walls with a pre-applied weather barrier, make sure the tape is compatible with the WRB coating—or use a primer
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Apr 17 2017
Keep mechanical equipment within the envelope to improve the quality of houses and homes
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Mar 28 2017
A collection of details that make sense for most framers to incorporate into their SOP—based on feedback from framers who do it a lot.
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Nov 7 2016
Recessed into thick layers of insulation, innie windows are protected from the weather
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Oct 29 2016
Concentrate on the corners and think like water when overlapping the layers
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Oct 24 2016
A tight air barrier is the best way to build an energy-efficient house. Outside the sheathing are many chances to make it better.
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Oct 10 2016
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
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Sep 20 2016
Ground zero for roof rot is often where roofs meet walls.
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Sep 7 2016
Sealing the layers—and overlapping them right—is how high-performance building gets done
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Aug 10 2016
Direct the heat toward the feet
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Aug 3 2016
Letting the brick dry evenly is the key for old masonry walls that want to leak less energy