August 19, 2023 Updated: August 21, 2023 Retrofitting Tyvek on a House with Existing Windows (ptc@home part 2) Integrating a new WRB with existing windows keeps the water- and air-control layers continuous WRB & Flashing Video video
August 11, 2023 Welcome to ptc@home Overview Replacing the siding is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to upgrade the energy performance of a home Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Design Video video
August 10, 2023 Updated: August 14, 2023 Nailed It Three carpenters come clean about their injuries using “bump nailers” – nail guns with contact triggers Safety video
August 4, 2023 Yeah, But... Is it Resilient? Building Resilience, the Final Episode A checklist of resilient design all rolled into one home and one heck of a long video Design Video video
July 28, 2023 Building Resilience (13) A Wrap-Up of Construction Reviewing the WRB, exterior insulation, rainscreen, cladding, and deck detailing Last time on Building Resilience we were wrapping up the construction side of things by building a deck with a total disregard for child labor laws. Design Video video
July 22, 2023 Building Resilience (12): Decking that Digs in to the Landscape Blurring the indoor/outdoor connection with a deck that runs into the ground, and a sunroom that looks like a porch Decks & Porches Video video
July 20, 2023 Outie Window Installation: Weave It Into The Continuous Exterior Foam Insulation The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA video Windows & Doors Insulation & Air Sealing Jobsite Handbooks
July 18, 2023 Updated: July 19, 2023 A Footing Retrofit Allows Digging Down for Headroom in an Old Basement An interior footing curb and structural slab shore up an old foundation Concrete & Masonry video Details in 4D
July 4, 2023 Grilling and July 4 Go Together Like Cheetos and Charcoal A fire-starting snack that knows no borders Tools Video Treats video
July 1, 2023 Updated: July 21, 2023 Building Resilience (11): PVC Cladding Panels and Metal Profiles Complete the Modern Makeover Installing AZEK sheets with PaintPro technology and how some high-performing black paints can reflect heat Siding & Exterior Trim Design Video video
