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...
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
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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...
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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,...
