Use the liquid-applied flashing on its own or as part of the Silicone Air Barrier... More
Water migrating through the basement wall is channelled out below the floor. More
Products Editor Lauren Hunter and Tom Parker of Dow discuss the Revitalize Home... More
Stucco weep screed detail, piggyback truss bracing, stud sensor clarifications, termites & foam, site safety reminder More
Rigid foam insulation used below grade provides hidden pathways for termites and carpenter ants, and makes it impossible to chemically treat the foundation. We examine the problem, the costs, and possible solutions. More
High water tables and poor soils preclude the use of conventional sewage treatment methods on some new and existing house sites. One solution is a system that combines a sand filter and shallow drainage field designed for use by more than one household. More
Confused by the competing claims of manufacturers? Here’s a guide to help you... More
A 4-foot-deep concrete frost wall can add thousands of dollars to the cost of a... More
