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Among the thousands of new building products introduced each year are some that help you build faster, better, and more economically. Here’s our pick of some of the best.
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Tariffs on drilled studs may be reinstated, Arizona OSHA found liable in job-site death, becoming an expert witness, tax law on sub vs. employee
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Using PEX tubing and panel radiators, the author retrofitted central heating with minimal disruptions to framing and finishes.
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For builders using insulated concrete forms, attaching a wood floor system is the hardest part of the job. A structural slab, by contrast, is easy to install, has excellent resistance to fire and sound transmission, and works well with radiant floor heating. Here’s a step-by-step look at both steel...
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We take a look back at the new products and technologies that have changed the way we build.
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For climates where both heating and cooling are needed, this hybrid system offers the greatest flexibility. An hvac contractor shows how he makes it work.
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Q: My hvac sub tells me that hot water radiant heat is "more efficient" than traditional forced hot air. Is this true?
Along the hot, humid Gulf Coast, buildings are more susceptible to damage from moisture entering from outside than from inside. A builder/architect explains the energy details that work in this climate.
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In small bathrooms, there may not be enough floor area for adequate radiant heating. An experienced hvac sub describes the products and techniques that can turn the walls and ceilings — and even some fixtures — into radiant heat sources.