Waterproofing Glass Mat Backer Board
Follow these best practices for a reliable installation
Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints
A look at cold joints in concrete and how to prevent them
2021 NHQA Winners: 4 Home Building Companies Striving for Better
The annual National Housing Quality Awards recognize four home builders for their commitment to continuous operational improvement
The 2020 Roundup of The Weekly
We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next year! Thanks to all of our readers and…
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Best Practices
How to Manage Basement Moisture
From the attic to the basement, every area of the home has become a living space rather than just the main levels, as once intended.
Construction
Spooky Sounds at Night? Call the Ghostbusters: Builders
Cold rooms sending shivers down your spine, creaking staircases, even sounds of shuffling through the house—it must mean a home is haunted, right?
Building Materials
Try These Strategies to Build With Less Lumber
As lumber continues to increase in price, builders have been looking toward alternative materials and methods for construction.
Quality Matters
Mitigate Cracks With the Right Detailing
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces
How To
Waterproofing Showers, Part 2: Site-Built Shower Pans
Pay attention to these details to properly waterproof site-fabricated shower pans
Construction Quality
7 Deadly Sins: Construction Defects to Avoid, Part II
Home builder best practices for identifying and eliminating construction defects in concrete foundations and slabs, mechanicals, HVAC and fire resistive assemblies, and insulation
Quality Matters
Building Homes That Deliver Form and Function Starts With This
Form without function is a quick recipe for problems on the jobsite and after
Quality Matters
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage
Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort
Quality Matters
The Value of Proper Building Materials Storage
Want to send a message that you’re a quality-conscious builder and also save money? Start with some big tarps
Operations
5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite
If you choose to or are required to close a construction site, follow these five tips to reduce your liability and protect your team and customers
