Breakline: Rising Coastal Waters
Rising Coastal Waters - Green Building Gains Ground in Gulf Read more
Interview: Island Habitats
Robert Van Cleef started Yankee Housewrights as a residential remodeling business in 1985 in Jamestown, Rhode Island. With a wealth of remodeling experience in his toolbox, Van Cleef tells us why certain new construction projects don't interest him and how preparing your business to handle two or three times its capacity can pay off. Read more
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Stainless-Steel Wiring Staples - Insulating Fire-Block - Site Shop Setup - Premium Sliders - Rust-Resistant Post Mount - Clear Storm Panels - Soundproofing Solution Read more
Low Country Rx: Wet Floodproofing
Hurricane Ian was a reminder that flooding is an often inevitable consequence of coastal living. Here are construction details that will allow a building to dry out without excessive damage. Read more
Selecting Sunrooms for Coastal Homes
You can now get a prefabricated sunroom that will satisfy nearly every design and budget. But you have to work with the manufacturer to make sure you get what you and your customers want. Our guide to systems, glazing, and current codes will help you select sunrooms for the long run, leaving nothing to chance Read more
Wall Bracing and the IRC
Section R602.10 of the International Residential Code calls for "braced wall lines" composed of "braced wall panels." The location, width, and construction details of these braced wall panels, as well as the materials that can be used to build them, are spelled out in the code's text, tables, and illustrations, but it's not a simple prescription. Here's a clear path through the maze of options. Read more
