State of the Art HVAC
An Austin, Texas-based energy expert explains his five keys to flawless space conditioning. Read more
How Not to Kill Your Client
Energy saving is not the only reason for air sealing the garage wall. Read more
Q&A
Avoiding Problems With Flash-and-Batt Insulation
Here's how thick the foam layer in a flash-and-batt system needs to be to prevent condensation within the building assembly. Read more
Reinforcing a Weak Foundation
Jake Lewandowski explains how to pour a “bench wall,” which is a reinforced retaining wall poured against and tied into the original foundation wall. Read more
Restoring a Gothic Porch
The house definitely has a bit of character. It's also recognized as a landmark property, but half its porch had been removed and needed to be restored. Read more
Getting Change Orders Right
A change is a change, and if that change originated with the client, you deserve to be paid for it. Read more
Addressing Embodied Carbon
With clarity and insight, Ted Cushman captures the essential issues around a growing trend in how we assess the impact of buildings. Read more
Four-Speed Impact Driver
Ben Bogie reviews the Makita XDT12Z : Compact, powerful, and versatile. Read more
Brick-Veneer Connector
Simpson Strong-Tie’s BVLZ brick-veneer ledger provides a code-compliant solution for attaching decks to brick or masonry cladding. Read more
Salvaging a Hero's Home
An historic farmhouse was documented, dismantled and stored with an eye towards reconstruction in late 2020. Read more
