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

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.

Protect the edges from sideways rain, and overlap like you've done it before!

Five videos showing how to install a floating subfloor over a bed of insulation atop a slab—or slabless slab, in this case

Flashing, overlapping, and sealing layers keeps the outside out and the inside in

Double-wall framing is the same thing as single wall framing, it just takes twice as long. Sort of

The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier

Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace

How to dig your way out of a hole with gravity, foundation drainage, and common sense

An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices.

Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos and nifty tips are broken out into 30-second - 1-minute video clips below.

Safe sawblade storage for trucks, trailers, and tool boxes

The @EnergyVanguard investigates an attic insulation job in Charleston, SC. #TheBadNews: from zero to nine inches thick in one roof. #BadDogNoBiscuit.

Match the pipe to the pressure

Slip-proof roofing underlayment: even when walking on sawdust and water

Dry and durable walls come from keeping water out and giving it a way to get there

There is more to an airtight watertight door installation than flashing; adjusting the weatherstripping is critical.