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
Moisture Protection Screen
Provides added protection against moisture and mold and allows for increased ventilation and drainage
How to Frame Walls That Combat Moisture
A pair of recent research studies reveal best practices—and a new assembly sequence—to combat moisture in framed walls
9 Housewraps That Block Air But Allow Water Vapor to Escape
After decades of trying to tighten the building envelope, housewrap and weather barrier…
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Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
My Generations: A New Way to Look at Consumers
I have about as much in common with someone born in 1946 as I do an upper-age Millennial born in 1981
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In San Francisco and Atlanta, viable alternatives include a reimagining of the once-common boarding house
ACH Foam Technologies | Foam-Control Max
For builders who want to create a high-performance building envelope, Foam-Control Max from
