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Insulation & Air Sealing

Building Envelope Handbook

This Best Practice Handbook covers the roof, walls, and floor assemblies of the building envelope.
Oct. 12, 2023
Historic Brick Insulation Retrofit
Concrete & Masonry

How to Insulate Old Masonry Buildings Without Causing Water Problems

Letting the brick dry evenly is the key for old masonry walls that want to leak less energy
Oct. 17, 2024
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Siding & Exterior Trim

How to Install Stucco Over Continuous Insulation

The master plasterer installs stucco over a layer of exterior foam insulation
Oct. 14, 2024
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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

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...
Oct. 10, 2024

Building Resilience Show

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Design

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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Roofing

Standing Seam Metal Roof and Dry Stack Stone (Building Resilience Show)

In this final episode of season 3, we install standing seam metal roofing on the roof from ABC and dry stack manufactured stone on the walls
Sept. 2, 2024
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Insulation & Air Sealing

Controlling Air, Water, and Vapor at the Roof Deck with VaporDry (Building Resilience)

A vapor-permeable roofing underlayment stops air and liquid water while allowing vapor to pass, ensuring a durable roof deck. A layer of Cedar Breather creates a ventilation airspace...
Aug. 2, 2024
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HVAC & Mechanicals

How to Install A Minisplit Heat Pump

Minisplit heat pumps provide heating and cooling to room-size spaces. Place the head where it will wash the space with air and place the condenser where it won't obstruct traffic...
July 26, 2024

Animations

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Insulation & Air Sealing

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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Insulation & Air Sealing

Retrofitting for Repeated Flooding: Brick Wall with Spray Foam and Drainage Mesh

To make walls resistant to flood damage,mMake a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild
Sept. 27, 2024
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Siding & Exterior Trim

Trimwork and Layout Tips for Vinyl Siding Installation

Use real trim stock and give some thought to the layout—it will improve the look of your vinyl siding installation 100 percent
Sept. 19, 2024
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Insulation & Air Sealing

Insulating an Attic Knee Wall

One way to create comfortable living space in an attic: insulate the knee walls
Sept. 10, 2024

YouTube Picks

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Trimwork & Cabinetry

Interior Jamb Extensions for Window Trimout

Extension jambs bring a window or door frame flush with the interior drywall.
Nov. 9, 2024
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Decks & Porches

Avoid Tripping Hazards at Deck Stairs

Pavers are an easy option for a solid deck stair landing, just make sure they have a solid base and do not terminate in the tripping zone
Oct. 21, 2024
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Framing

How to Cut a Tusk Tenon Joint: Timberframe Woodworking Skills

For historical work, joist hangers won't cut it, so turn to traditional woodworking joinery
Oct. 19, 2024
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Business

Building Codes Offer Money-Saving Opportunities

Building codes have a bad rap for causing more complexity, cost, and confusion in the construction process, but if you know the code, you can find ways to circumvent high OSB ...
Oct. 7, 2024