Troubleshooting

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Tracing a Troublesome Window Leak

In hunting down a window leak, Mark Parlee teaches us an important lesson about installing windows. More

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Air-Sealing Framing

Bad things can happen if complex roofing, ganged framing, and marriage walls... More

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Fixing a Flood-Prone Basement Walkout

When you can't redirect stormwater away from a house, the best solution might be... More

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Controlling Condensation in an Insulated Basement

Retrofitting a basement with insulation can make it wetter. Here's how to avoid... More

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Managing Asbestos During a Remodel

When vermiculite insulation is discovered during demolition, assume it contains... More

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Troubleshooting a Failed TPO Roof

On a low-slope roof, a single flaw can cause big problems. Here's a case study in... More

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Roof Collapse Averted

Darren Tracy explains how a simple framing error nearly resulted in a total... More

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A Troubled Tiny House

Building a small wooden structure on a steel trailer without considering climate... More

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Synthetic Slate Roofing: Lessons Learned

What to do - and what not to do - when installing synthetic slate roofing. More

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Moisture Detection Tools

Bill Robinson unpacks the Pelican case full of tools he uses to inspect for... More

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