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A hard look at soft-coat EIFS by two consulting engineers who have spent years studying the material. Read more
A builder describes his method for tracking and recouping his overhead expenses. Read more
A metal roof specialist describes how to select the right agricultural-style roof panels for residential use. Read more
A professor of building technologies tries a new Canadian insulation and reports on the results. Read more
In the can, exterior paints and stains look much the same, but on the house, the difference in performance can be dramatic. Here’s how to pick your finish. Read more
Q: Is there any structural difference between a wall framed with 2x4s 16 inches on-center and a wall with 2x6s 24 inches on-center? Read more
Q: Last winter, the tenants on the north side of a new duplex we built complained of heavy condensation in the attic. Water dripped on the north side of the attic floor from the underside of the roof sheathing, but nothing like this happened on the south side. The attic is very large, and it is divided by a fire wall. We installed balanced soffit and ridge vents, and all exhaust fans are vented outside. What is causing the condensation? Read more
Q: What is the best place to run perimeter drains — along the top of the footing, to help keep water out of the cold joint between the foundation wall and footing, or at the base of the footing? Read more
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