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A Custom Builder's Preferred Roofing Protection
House That Blues Built Video Library From open-web floor trusses and roof protection to adhesives and roofing slate, builder Albert Cummings shares his preferred specifications...
Oct. 27, 2025
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Follow these tips to make sure you're meeting proper CFM requirements for HVAC installation.
Aug. 4, 2025
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A modern home with a flat roof
May 14, 2025
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Image demonstrating proper drainage techniques
April 15, 2025
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Two homes remain standing after the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif.
April 15, 2025
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Man doing blower door test on a home
Feb. 19, 2025
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A crew of construction workers inspects the quality of a home under construction
Dec. 8, 2024
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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks
Oct. 8, 2024
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Instead of using expanding spray foam to air-seal sill plates to the subfloor or concrete slab, use a thick, continuous bead of construction adhesive to create a more reliable seal.
June 10, 2024

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