Mechanical ventilation doesn’t have to be expensive and complicated. This simple system has dried up moisture problems for one builder. Read more
If you’re still using roll aluminum for all of your flashing, you may be inviting leaks and premature failure. Here’s an overview of the materials, techniques, and details that will make flashing last the life of the structure. Read more
A large roof full of intersections, dormers, and fancy rake and cornice work can be complicated enough to build. Throw in curved roof planes and you’ve got a real head-scratcher. Here’s how one builder used full-scale drawings to work out the details. Read more
When other designers say it can’t be done, take a closer look. By listening carefully to your client’s needs, you can turn impractical floor plans into efficient working kitchens. Read more
Sweet success can turn sour when it leads to a sudden jump in your work load. A remodeler explains how he uses his company’s sales history to predict annual volume and get a jump on the competition. Read more
Whether you’re a home inspector or a remodeler, these specialty tools can help you diagnose problems hidden behind walls and under floors. Read more
Standardizing wood I-joists, group rates for workers comp, R-75-per-inch insulation panel, CO detectors send false alarms Read more
Q: Here in the West, we often build with exposed rafter tails. For attic roof vents, we typically drill three 1 1/2-inch holes through every other soffit block, and install ridge vents. Is this enough ventilation? Read more
Q: Clients have been asking us about ACQ, a new pressure-treated wood that is supposed to be "nontoxic." Does this product pose fewer hazards than CCA lumber? How does the new product perform? Read more
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Pin pile foundation on soggy soil Read more
An insulated wall for cooling climates Read more
Cabinet layout with story poles Read more
New trimmable floor truss, backsplash clip, retrofit flashing for vent pipes Read more
Dust-free drywall sander Read more
