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February 21, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

How to Install A New Flanged Window into an Existing WRB, Part 3: Reframing and Flashing

Removing the old window frame and weight pockets, reframing the rough opening, and flashing a new-construction flanged window into the old existing WRB

Framing

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Windows & Doors

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February 17, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

A Weatherproof System for Framing a Garage Door Basement Wall Opening

Closing a big opening in the foundation with ventilated rainscreen, durable siding, correct flashing, and an exterior entry door

Glues, Sealants, Coatings

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February 7, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

New Window, Old Wall 2: How to Surgically Remove An Old Window Without Destroying the Air Barrier

Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 2 of 4)

February 4, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

Typical Roof Trouble Spots (PTC's Continuing Education Tour, Part 5)

Flashing, ventilation, and ice dams

Roofing

Insulation & Air Sealing

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January 31, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

How to Install A New Flanged Window in an Old Wall 1: Overview

Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 1 of 4)

January 27, 2022

Updated: August 8, 2023

Windows in Thick Walls (PTC's Continuing Education Tour, Part 4)

Innies, outies, and in-betweenies

January 13, 2022

Updated: August 10, 2023

Airtight Walls in the Real World (PTC's Continuing Education Tour, Part 2)

Every layer you add has two sides that can become air pathways to the inside of a building

Insulation & Air Sealing

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August 30, 2021

Updated: June 15, 2023

Tyvek Retrofit on a Wall with Windows Already Installed

Seal the WRB to the wall sheathing and window flashing, and add an apron detail at the bottom

Insulation & Air Sealing

WRB & Flashing

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February 12, 2021

Updated: June 15, 2023

Heat Flow: 7 Minutes of BS (#buildingscience)

Three mechanisms usually work together to move electrons from more to less. These three mechanisms can conspire to move heat AROUND your insulation.

Insulation & Air Sealing

February 4, 2021

Updated: June 15, 2023

Framing Double Stud Walls

Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case

Framing

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