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How a wet-climate builder details the layers to keep out the rain.
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The benefits of rain-screen siding are beyond dispute, but getting the details right can be tricky.
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It's good insurance against problems caused by wind-driven rain, but experts wonder whether the additional cost is necessary.
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Improved waterproofing and drainage details promise rot-free performance from this combination insulation and cladding.
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Drywood Products.
Providing a structural sheathing with a laminated ice and water barrier, Drywood roof and wall panels eliminate the need for felt paper, ice and water shield, and an air infiltration barrier, says the firm. A seam tape provides moisture resistance at abutting edges, valleys...
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Cut fiber-cement siding without a cloud of hazardous dust with the FCC4 Guillotine Shear by Malco.
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Remodeling opportunities abound; weatherization wages too low; in defense of vinyl siding; more
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Q: We ordered preprimed HardiePlank lap siding to finish a project, but when it was delivered, we discovered that the backs were left unprimed. Normally, we back-prime wood clapboards, but I'm not sure this step is needed with fiber-cement siding, and the manufacturer's Web site is mute on the...
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Adding rigid foam to the outside of the shell dramatically increases R-value while reducing thermal conduction.
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For a long-lasting roof, stick with the best shingle grades and use a ventilating underlayment.