WRB & Flashing

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)

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)

Tips from an 'Old Goat' about working on older roofs

Innies, outies, and in-betweenies

The International Builders Show is coming up and we'll have the ProTradeCraft Demo Zone running full-tilt.

An example of why cheap construction is not so cheap

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

Brick is a durable and good-looking cladding choice, and with correct construction details, the wall behind it will last as long as the brick

When talking to homeowners or trade contractors about energy-efficient construction this question is inevitable. The answer: Tight houses are good because they lower energy bills and increase comfort. But there's a big BUT