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Window Installation

Before I became a field-training consultant for builders, I was a builder and remodeler. Even then, long before mold was a hot topic, it bothered me how many different methods were used to install windows. Stucco guys did it one way, East Coasters another, and production framers in California had their own techniques. So I set out to find best practices for my own sites to prevent problems and to streamline production. More

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Selecting Windows for Coastal Homes

All windows worth buying should carry a valid warranty and meet basic structural... More

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Choosing Vinyl Windows

There's more to vinyl windows than meets the eye. Here's an inside look at how... More

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Notebook

Private-sector building inspectors; window makers avoid installer certification; FEMA report highlights garage doors in tornado failures; polyiso boards found shrinking on the job; SIPS used for Arctic shelter; more More

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Working With Vinyl Windows

In recent years, solid vinyl windows have moved from the replacement window market... More

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Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows

Whether you’re trying to eliminate condensation in cold weather or solar gain in hot weather, or both, there’s a window that fits the bill. An energy expert makes sense out of the variety of glass coatings, edge spacers, and frame materials, and helps you choose the right window for your climate. More

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Builder's Library

Construction Disasters: Causes & Cures More

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Builder's Library
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Low-Cost Window Rehab

Economical solutions to window problems for budget-minded rehab projects. More

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Builder's Library - Rural Connections

Rural Connections More

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