Quality Matters Draftstopping for Optimal Home Energy Efficiency Insulating and air sealing unseen and hard-to-reach pockets is critical to energy-efficient homes
Opinion Notes From the Field: Five Common Framing Errors and How to Avoid Them Mistakes in framing lead to structural and serviceability issues. Here are the most common errors, and how to eliminate them
Resilient Construction Resilient Construction Techniques Pay for Themselves Over Lifetime of Buildings Using resilient construction techniques in regions prone to extreme weather events is worth the expense, according to a new study from...
Sponsored Building Materials 2x4 Wall Systems Outperform Traditional 2x6 in Tests BASF and Building Science Consulting tested the home performance of the 2x4 HP+ Wall System and 2x6 construction with full cavity insulation
Multifamily Multifamily Construction Spending Grows 11.4 Percent Since October 2015 A little fluctuation aside, multifamily construction spending has been expanding since 2010. Analysis of Census Construction Spending...
Roofing Calling for Kick-Outs—Lost Art or Essential Protection Against Water Intrusion? Kick-out diverters are essential to a proper roof-wall flashing system that effectively directs water runoff and mitigates moisture intrusion
Kitchen + Bath Improving Air Quality in the Kitchen Air quality matters in every room of the house, but unique factors are in play where cooking takes place
Sponsored Products Proper Flashing/Installation and LP SmartSide Siding Are Proven Solution Jeremy Owens, VP of 3 Generations Improvements, near Sacramento, Calif., says, “As a residential-construction professional, you look at home...
Sponsored Products Know Your Zones – Part 1: Floors In the first part of this three-part series, we take a look at some key areas every builder should focus on when it comes to floors
Moisture Management Mold Remediation: Telling Fact From Fiction A tighter building envelope makes it more important than ever to be informed and vigilant about mold
