Journal of Light Construction: Coastal Contractor Thermal & Moisture Control

Another Nor'easter Pounds the Northeast

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:16:55 EST

The latest in a series of tough winter storms brought more flooding and more destruction to New Jersey and Massachusetts shore towns.

"Weeding Out the Weak": Blizzard Poses Risk of Roof Collapses

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:14:58 EST

Whether roofs fail depends on specifics of the weather — as well as on the special vulnerabilities of particular buildings.

Florida Researchers Take a Closer Look at Spray-Foam Roof Retrofits

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:15:28 EST

University of Florida researchers are shedding new light on the strength benefits (and moisture risks) of closed-cell spray-foam applied to the underside of roof sheathing.

Testing Florida's Gable-End Retrofit Rules

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:07:35 EST

Since 2007, Florida has required contractors to reinforce the wall-to-roof connection during some remodeling or re-roofing work.

Maine Passive House Builder Tweaks His Package

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:13:19 EST

Chris Corson is working on another Passive House — this time, with a more ample budget, and a more complex design.

Climate-Shield Rain Screen System

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:06:54 EST

Mataverde has developed a whole rain screen system including clips, fasteners, trim packages, and fasteners.

Weather-Tight Door and Window Installation in a Coastal Environment

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:16 EST

Three manufacturing industry groups for residential and commercial doors and windows have joined forces to create and release a new “standard practice" document for installing doors in the coastal environment.

“An Old School Chain Saw Retrofit”: Old House Meets Passive House in Coastal Maine

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:07 EST

Coastal Connection followed along as Belfast, Maine, builder Chris Corson built his first custom home designed to the strict Passive House standard for new construction.

"Wall of Wind" Research Facility Is Up and Blowing

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:44:55 EST

Florida International University researchers have launched their brand new hurricane-force wind simulation test facility.

Coastal Techniques: Aluminum Flashing

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:34 EST

Towering Infirmo: Florida Condo Tower Might Fail in Hurricane

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:48 EST

Maine Passive House: Focus on Fresh Air

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:12 EST

Betting Big on Spray Foam in Coastal Carolina

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:34 EST

Irene May Rake the East Coast ~

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:33:30 EST

Synthetic Decking As Quality Advances Preference Becomes a Matter of Appearance

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:40:52 EST

Project Profile An Energy Makeover in Maine

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:03 EST

Restoring An Island Fortress Brick by Brick

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:06 EST

Product Note Kalamazoo Rolls Out an Outdoor Dishwasher

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:38:13 EST

LSU's "Wash and Wear" House Showcases Flood-Tolerant Building Assemblies

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:30:48 EST

Federal Judge Rules for Homeowners in Chinese Drywall Trial

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:26:18 EST