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Five steps to take before putting solar panels on the roof
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Sep 29 2022
Transferring different loads through many engineered lumber beams is central to remodel framing
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Sep 26 2022
How to pull a rabbet out of your hat—because woodworking mistakes happen
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Sep 19 2022
Tying together the structure together and tying it down to the ground
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Sep 15 2022
Season 2 is back in Minneapolis for a large-scale retrofit of a 111-year-old house: Tightening up the envelope, adding durability to the shell, and dramatically improving the interior conditioning and IAQ
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Sep 12 2022
A throwback to season 1 of Building Resilience, a show about extreme climate construction.
We were thrilled that Benjamin Obdyke chose to sponsor the show, but it meant that we had to get
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Sep 8 2022
The nuances of measuring are what separates the kids from the carpenters
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Sep 6 2022
For multiple holes in drywall, a unipatch is better than eyebrows
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Sep 2 2022
A look back at a resilient renovation to a 100-year old house
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Aug 26 2022
It's like installing wood bevel siding, except it won't warp or rot
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Aug 11 2022
Open cladding lets rain flow through, so a watertight—and UV Resistant— WRB is critical
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Jul 29 2022
PVC moves in response to temperature swings, but it doesn't move like you think it does. To make the movement predictable, Install TIGHT and fasten RIGHT
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Jul 22 2022
Hydroflash LA and Invisiwrap UV make a watertight, airtight, and UV-safe opening behind the open cladding
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Jul 15 2022
House wrap that sticks to the wall eliminates cap staples and some window flashing
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Jul 11 2022
PVC trim expands and contracts with temperature. But it never expands as much as it does that first time, so install it tight and fasten it right
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Jul 8 2022
Mechanical equipment that is tuned to the space it must condition: a small air handler and ceiling-mounted mini-splits
Last time on Bui
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Jul 7 2022
Being safety conscious doesn't make you a sissy.
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Jul 1 2022
Sealing a crawlspace against bulk water and soil moisture using rigid foam and spray polyurethane foam