Fiberglass-batt installers probably face no cancer risks, but the answers are less clear for insulation blowers. Although there are still no definitive answers, this review of the research yields a few clues. Read more
How can you get top energy performance without blowing the budget? Several builders reveal their latest answers to this perennial question. Read more
In Scandinavia, high-quality factory-built housing dominates the market. Now U.S.-based entrepreneurs hope to duplicate the magic here. Read more
Industry task groups are scurrying to explain why FRT plywood failed on a number of roofs. Researchers offer some plausible explanations. Read more
Two framing subcontractors give a detailed look at the tools and tactics they use to get top quality at maximum speed. Read more
You can successfully mix timber-framing into your stick-built houses if you pay attention to the structural principles outlined here. Read more
There ’s an architectural appeal to defying gravity. But don’t overlook potential problems with excessive shear and extra bounce. Read more
Frameless foam-panel construction is carving a solid niche in the custom-home market.Here ’s an update on the players and technologies. Read more
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