Patience, persistence, and an accurate map are essential elements for complicated notching projects

It's like installing wood bevel siding, except it won't warp or rot

Open cladding lets rain flow through, so a watertight—and UV Resistant— WRB is critical

Sheathing a roof begins with placing the first sheet in the right spot

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 

Flood-resistant construction is a critical piece of resilient design and construction

Hydroflash LA and Invisiwrap UV make a watertight, airtight, and UV-safe opening behind the open cladding

Trees and shrubs are fuel, but now neighbors are a greater risk

Mechanical equipment that is tuned to the space it must condition: a small air handler and ceiling-mounted mini-splits

Last time on Bui

House wrap that sticks to the wall eliminates cap staples and some window flashing

Sealing a crawlspace against bulk water and soil moisture using rigid foam and spray polyurethane foam

Transferring different loads through many engineered lumber beams is central to remodel framing

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

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

The nuances of measuring are what separates the kids from the carpenters

Streamline your stringline strategy

We're diving into the meaning of deconstruction and demolition, and we're doing it, too

Installing the snap-in exterior trim on the entry door can account for an out-of-plumb wall