Whole House

• Rain Screen Siding Retrofit (Subscriber content)

  Moisture trapped behind wood siding can cause the finish to fail and the siding itself to cup and buckle. In extreme cases, the sheathing and structure below may deteriorate. Leaving an air space behind the siding is the best way to prevent these problems.

   

• CO Leaks Causes & Cures (Subscriber content)

  In today’s tighter houses, carbon monoxide leaks are potentially more deadly than ever. These three case studies show how careful detective work can uncover and eliminate common sources of CO contamination.

   

• Q&A: Roof Vent Requirements

  Q: By code, how many linear feet of ridge vent is needed per square of roofing?

   

• Curing Crawlspace Moisture Problems (Subscriber content)

  In hot, humid climates, more ventilation is not always the answer to excessive crawlspace moisture. This remodeler uses a variety of approaches, depending on the situation.

   

• Long-Lasting Wood Roofs (Subscriber content)

  Where wind-driven rain is common, wood shingle roofs require extra detailing, both to keep moisture out of the house and to allow the shingles to dry. A coastal builder describes the materials and methods that work for her.

   

• Focus on Energy: Roof Venting How Much Is Enough? (Subscriber content)

  Sizing roof vents

   

• Venting Details for Cathedral Ceilings (Subscriber content)

  Unvented roofs in northern climates are prone to ice buildup, but how do you ventilate a valley or hip rafter in a cathedral ceiling? And what do you do at a skylight, where the headers block the vent chutes? A snow-country builder describes the venting methods that have worked for him at these and...

   

• Focus on Energy: Nine Steps to Ventilation System Design (Subscriber content)

  Whole-house ventilation strategies

   

• Focus on Energy: Mechanical Room Ventilation (Subscriber content)

  Venting mechanical rooms

   

• Kitchen & Bath: Warm Solutions for a Cold Kitchen (Subscriber content)

  Kitchen heating solutions