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Building Resilience Season 3: Resilient Exteriors

Two WRB solutions help to build resilience into the mix. Add a rainscreen, four cladding options cover to the walls, and a sticky roofing membrane under a standing seam metal ...
Oct. 12, 2024
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Attic Living Space: Cathedralized Roof Insulation

Move (plenty of) insulation into the roof for comfortable attic living space
Oct. 8, 2024
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Jobsite Dart Game with Drywall Nails!

Editor Dan Morrison illustrates why drywall nails are not used in residential construction anymore: framers
Sept. 28, 2024
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Insulating an Attic Knee Wall

One way to create comfortable living space in an attic: insulate the knee walls
Sept. 10, 2024
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The New Pella Window "Steady Set" Installation System (OMG!)

Adjustable metal clips and a spring at the head mean installing a Pella window from the inside is a breeze
June 10, 2024
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An Animated Look at MultiSlide Patio Door Installation

When installing multi-slide patio doors, begin by clearing away space to work and laying the frame parts on the floor. Lay out the frame parts on the floor and assemble them as...
May 21, 2024
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Fastening a Ridge Cap to a Standing Seam Metal Roof

Use hemmed edges on the metal ridge cap to lock the metal roof assembly together, sealed tight against roof leaks
Jan. 2, 2024
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Top Ten Building and Remodeling Pages of 2023

The list is below, beginning with the number one page, because this is not Letterman.Happy clicking, you all; see you in 2024!
Dec. 25, 2023