WRB & Flashing

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

We were thrilled that Benjamin Obdyke chose to sponsor the show, but it meant that we had to get our story straight about how to pronounce their name...

Flashing must extend all the way from the wall to the outside. Oh yeah, and it has to be watertight and eight people have to work on it...

Protradecraft traveled to the home of Building Science Corporation founders Betsy Pettit and Joseph Lstiburek, aka Dr. Joe, to film a replacement window replacement scenario not seen very often.

How to install two layers of foam and Tyvek's Drainvent rainscreen over an old, lightly-insulated wall.

How to significantly cut energy use when residing a home

Replacing the exterior foam parts and trimming out the exterior

The updates are really only a big deal if you live in climate zones 4 or 5, like 65% (or so) of America does. But don't worry, climate change is making it smarter than ever to exceed the code minimum.