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Five steps to take before putting solar panels on the roof
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Feb 21 2020
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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Feb 19 2020
Two types of tapes for two air sealing applications
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Feb 18 2020
Interior membranes can be part of a high-performance wall assembly as a vapor retarder or as part of an air barrier system
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Feb 15 2020
Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace
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Feb 10 2020
How to see through walls and floors to avoid plumbing, HVAC, and loads that aren't obvious in a cabinet-covered wall
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Feb 3 2020
Different proportions of the same four ingredients yield different strength mixes of concrete for structural and non-structural parts of a building
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Feb 1 2020
An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices.
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Jan 24 2020
Hidden fasteners and a bolt-down railing make quick work of a beautiful deck
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Jan 23 2020
Slip-proof roofing underlayment: even when walking on sawdust and water
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Jan 22 2020
Premade corners that hide siding edges and a hinged column wrap highlight this trim package
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Jan 20 2020
Dry and durable walls come from keeping water out and giving it a way to get there
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Jan 18 2020
Watch a guy make slab lumber out of a redwood log with nothing but a chainsaw, some planks, and a lever.
[OK—and a dust mask and hearing protection]
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Dec 28 2019
Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure
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Dec 9 2019
Looking for a kickass workbench? Look to your local theatre company
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Dec 2 2019
A solid connection for adding bolts to existing concrete
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Dec 2 2019
A master stucco and plaster contractor shows how he repairs lath and plaster problems
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Nov 30 2019
Here's a weekend project for you to add to the holiday woodworking gift list
Nov 25 2019
Poking holes in plaster walls can leave bare lath flapping and loosens the plaster surrounding the opening. This time-tested repair method restores the plaster wall to good-as-new condition.