Rainwater Catchment

Posted on
Making Paint Stick to Wood Siding and Trim

To reduce your chances of callbacks, follow this wood expert's guide to choosing... More

Posted on
Letters

Durability of galvanized fasteners, rain screen flashing, roof layout with a calculator, retrofitting plywood clips More

Posted on
Letters

Rake wall layout options, rain screen siding details, charging what the market will bear More

Posted on
Getting Started With Brick Veneer

A brick expert explains what to watch out for when contracting a brick veneer job, from flashing and weep details to properly cleaning the brick at the end of the job. More

Posted on
Controlling Moisture in Mixed Climates

In climates that require both heating and cooling, humidity presents special... More

Posted on
Q&A: Cupping Clapboards Over Foam Sheathing

Q: We were recently called in to make siding repairs on a five-year-old home. The... More

Posted on
Q&A: Weathertight Windows for Wind-Driven Rain

Q: As a general contractor in the Blue Ridge mountains of southwestern Virginia,... More

Posted on
Q&A: Matching Old Mortar

Q: In an upcoming remodeling project, we will be uncovering a section of hidden stonework that will need to be repointed to match the existing exposed stonework. How do we go about matching the color of the mortar? More

Posted on
Q&A: Preventing Drywall Corner Cracks

Q: I’ve noticed that whenever I finish drywall, fine cracks start appearing at inside corners a couple of days after the job’s done. What is causing the cracks? More

Posted on
Skylight Options and Accessories

The difference between one skylight and another is in the details. Here’s an overview of add-ons for roof windows. More

RSS
Close X