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Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison is a founding editor of ProTradeCraft.com, where he is also the editor-in-chief. Fun fact: Dan is also a founding editor of Green Building Advisor and executive editor of Fine Homebuilding.

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Construction Phase

The Engineering, Building Science, and Code Implications of Marijuana Grow Rooms

Like kitchen bath remodels, it involves plumbing, ventilation, electrical upgrades, waterproofing, and building inspectors
Nov. 14, 2024
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Residential State Code Map 2021
Construction Phase

Exterior Insulation Is Required in Zones 4 and 5, and Other 2021 IECC updates

There are new words and numbers in the energy code, like 'tested for tightness,' R-60, and 20+5
Sept. 12, 2024
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Roofing

Flashing a Wood-Framed Chimney w/a Copper Cricket Cap

Flashing a wood-framed chimney is like flashing a dormer, except there’s no roof behind it. Without protection, water can leak into the joint and rot your walls to direct uphill...
Aug. 22, 2024
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Insulation & Air Sealing

Floor Bump-Outs: How to Air Seal and Insulate Cantilevers

Insulate and air seal cantilevers with rigid foam blocks, cavity insulation, and lots of sealant
July 16, 2024
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Kitchens & Baths

Fabricating a Vanity Countertop with Carpentry Tools: PTC Live

At PTC Live, the crew from WilsonArt demonstrated how to work with Thinscape, a solid surface countertop material
May 13, 2024
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Trimwork & Cabinetry

Holiday Bandsaw Magic: Make a Reindeer from a Block of Wood

A pretty cool parlor trick that makes trade shows go quickly, and a great way to 'Wow' the kids.
Dec. 20, 2023
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Construction Phase

Window Retrofit—From the RO, Out

Down to the studs: removing the old window, along with the interior- and exterior trim, to the rough framing
Dec. 18, 2023
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Rainscreen Dimple Sheet Window Bottom 900w
WRB & Flashing

Rainscreen Siding Guide

Walls that can drain and dry last a lot longer than walls that stay wet. An air gap between the siding and sheathing lets both dry independently.
Dec. 7, 2023