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Sarah Gray and Dan Morrison
Siding & Exterior Trim
Reservoir Cladding and Mass Walls: 7 Minutes of BS
Siding is supposed to shed water away from walls, so what's the deal with siding that absorbs water?
Sept. 16, 2024
Siding & Exterior Trim
Stucco: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)
Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of.
Nov. 14, 2018
Concrete & Masonry
Historic Mortar: 7 Minutes of BS
In short, mortar is a mixture of some or all of the following materials: Portland cement, sand, lime clay, and more modern additives.
May 31, 2018
Roofing
Roof Ventilation: 7 Minutes of BS
Moving air keeps unwanted heat and moisture out of your roof system
Dec. 13, 2017
Concrete & Masonry
Architectural Projections: 7 Minutes of BS
Old Building Details That Work
Aug. 8, 2017
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