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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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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
12th Sept. 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...
22nd Aug. 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
16th July 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
13th May 2024