6th Annual MVP Awards: Weatherization
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Weatherization category
Tight Envelope Air Sealing With Aerobarrier Drives Energy Efficiency and More
For 30 years, New Tradition Homes has led the Washington home building market, constructing over…
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
4 Structural and Insulation Products for Home Builders
These new structural and insulation products for home construction promise a range of benefits from added jobsite safety to greater sustainability
Preserving a Historic Toronto Home with DELTA-VENT S Air Barrier
Learn why the DELTA-VENT S air & moisture barrier was specified to protect Toronto’s historic Integral House, one of the country’s most spectacular residences.
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
Home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation but should take care with these common trouble spots to ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency
Resilient Construction
Report on Tennessee Tornadoes Finds Homes With Little Updraft Resistance
A new report by the Structural Extreme Events Reconnaissance network (SEER) highlights inadequacies in the ability of Tennessee homes and schools…
Framing + Building Envelope
How to Frame Walls That Combat Moisture
A pair of research studies reveal best practices—and a new assembly sequence—to combat moisture in framed walls
Building Envelope
Evaluating the Durability of Weather-Resistant Barriers
Take these steps to be confident your building wrap will maintain optimal performance
Indoor Air Quality
For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right
Buildings need to dry and people need to breathe. Good air sealing aids both
Housewrap
Pro Tip: Use Capped Fasteners When Installing Housewrap Material
Hammering fasteners by hand becomes a tedious task when installing housewrap, plus it leaves holes in the housewrap and compromises its ability to…
Building Envelope
How UV Exposure Affects Weather-Resistant Barriers
One of the primary performance attributes of a high-performance house wrap is its ability to stand up to UV exposure. This is a critical point of…
Housewrap
9 Housewraps That Block Air But Allow Water Vapor to Escape
After decades of trying to tighten the building envelope, housewrap and weather barrier manufacturers are looking to let in some breeze to dry out…
Products
Changing Building Codes Driving the Use of Drainable Building Wraps
The International Residential Code has long required the use of water-resistive barriers, but some states have added even more prescriptive measures to their codes
Energy Efficiency
Simple Passive House Measures Can Make Old Homes Efficient
Simple passive house renovation techniques including continuous insulation, sealed walls, and triple pane windows can transform an old, drafty…
