5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
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
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Reduce Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on jobsites, you need to address your systems
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
HVAC
Ensuring Comfort in High-Performance Homes
Compact duct systems are one strategy contractors have successfully used for many years to ensure occupant comfort
Indoor Air Quality
Building Science: 3 Ventilation Methods for Best Indoor Air Quality
Energy-efficient homes require careful attention to indoor air quality
Interiors
Increased Residential Remodeling Impacts Interior Paint Projects
Check out these style and color trends, creative paint techniques, and new technologies for interior paint jobs
Engineered Wood
7 Common I-Joist Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
To get the most from your I-joist installation and ensure long-term customer satisfaction, pay attention to these details
Humidity Control in High-Performance Homes in Humid Climates
Controlling humidity in homes located in humid climates, such as New Orleans, can be a sticky business
Best Practices
5 Steps to Proper Roof Sheathing Installation
Plywood and OSB are ideal materials for roof sheathing systems, and following these simple construction steps will ensure optimal performance
Best Practices
How to Properly Store and Transport Wood Structural Panels
APA-trademarked wood structural panels offer the strength and quality that home builders rely on for strong, long-lasting construction. To ensure optimal performance, wood structural panels should be stored and handled properly prior to installation
Building Science: The High-R Wall
Innovative solutions for high-R walls are critical for achieving zero-energy-ready homes
How To
Advanced Framing Techniques to Help Boost Home Performance
These advanced framing techniques aid zero-energy ready home performance
12 Ways to Minimize Glulam Checking
APA - The Engineered Wood Association introduces the third article in its Builder Tips series of publications
