The Right Way to Waterproof Recessed Windows in Concrete Block Walls
Use these best practices for installing recessed windows in CMU walls to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems
7 New Water-Resistive Barrier Products to Keep Homes Dry
Keeping bulk water out and building components dry is a top priority in construction, and these seven WRBs aim to do just that
Protect Your Walls and Sloped Roofs With a Smarter Sheathing System
Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField Weather Barrier System is an easy-to-install sheathing system that delivers a continuous barrier against water intrusion and unwanted air movement across walls and sloped roofs
Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time
The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system
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Sustainability
Architect Talks Details Behind His Long Island Passive House
On HorizonTV this week, watch architect Wayne Turett, principal of New York-based The Turett Collaborative, discuss his passive house project in…
Building Envelope
Thoughtfully Designed Homes With ICF
Houses designed with authenticity, thoughtfulness, and materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. ICF construction with a tight building envelope.
Building Envelope
10 New Siding Products You Should Know About
Stucco and vinyl may still be the kings of exterior cladding, but lately there has been a steady flow of options offering a combination of low maintenance, durability, and good looks.
Products
Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen: Superior Protection for Even the Most Challenging Exteriors
DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen offers superior performance against water intrusion to protect the unique reclaimed wood cladding of the Guadalupe River Ranch
High-Performance Homes
Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall [VIDEO]
Patti Gunderson, a building science engineer at Home Innovation Research Labs, explains the myriad values of the high-performance Extended Plate…
Sheathing
Smarter Sheathing System for Residential and Multifamily Builds
When it comes to defying the elements, buildings are only as strong as the products used to protect them. Increase the quality and durability of residential and multi-family builds with Georgia-Pacific’s ForceField® Weather Barrier System.
Moisture Management
Rainscreens 101 With Sweenor Builders
Water is our enemy when it comes to building. This relentless culprit is the No.1 killer of buildings and cause of failures. So, proper moisture management is an absolute must
Caulks, Sealants + Adhesives
Fluid-Applied Sealants—the Future in Moisture Protection?
For some home builders, tape or caulk just isn’t good enough to ensure moisture protection
Roofing
Zip System Roof Assembly Stays Dry in Hurricane Conditions
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) conducted a hurricane-force, wind-driven rain demonstration on Jan. 9, 2020, to show…
Products
Building a Custom Home With Safety and Energy Efficiency in Mind
There is a growing movement in the construction industry towards the use of concrete instead of wood when building a new homes’ envelope. An…
