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The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier
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Apr 9 2020
Why square pencils are better than round ones, and a handful of trick-sharpening methods from a master carpenter
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Apr 7 2020
Sound is energy. Stopping sound usually means absorbing it with mass
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Apr 4 2020
An internet investigation into a crude style of old-school workbench leads this YouTuber into a dark and joyful place
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Mar 30 2020
A couple of ways the pros rollout peel and stick, getting it to stick where they want it to
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Mar 26 2020
Frigid temperatures bring health hazards like frostbite and hypothermia, but one of the most frequently overlooked cold-weather hazards is dehydration.
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Mar 23 2020
The window sill can either interrupt the jack stud, or not
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Mar 20 2020
Forget about putty and sandpaper, fill screw holes with Cortex plugs made from Azek trim
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Mar 20 2020
Closed-cell spray foam in a two-part froth pack is a fast and effective way to eliminate thermal bridges and air leaks in building assemblies
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Mar 18 2020
Plates define walls, and the marks on the plates illustrate the details
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Mar 16 2020
Water management begins with the framing and extends to WRB
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Mar 13 2020
Mesh sheeting creates a drainage space between the siding and weather-resistive barrier (WRB) allowing walls to dry much faster which makes them last much longer.
Mar 9 2020
The keys to a clean polyurethane control joint between two concrete slabs
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Mar 7 2020
Protect the edges from sideways rain, and overlap like you've done it before!
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Mar 4 2020
Durability, stability, and no painting.
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Mar 2 2020
Use gravity and capillary breaks to stop water from seeping into the basement
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Mar 1 2020
There is more to an airtight watertight door installation than flashing; adjusting the weatherstripping is critical.
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Feb 24 2020
This building is designed with the sun—rather than with dimensional lumber—in mind
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Feb 24 2020
Stretchy gasket tape, flanged workboxes, and sealant can solve a HOLE lotta air leaks