These vintage beams aren't structural, but still require careful cutting and... More
T&G PVC bead boards with a wood-grain texture can dress up a porch ceiling without... More
Billy Viars of Simpson Strong-Tie Company demonstrates Simpson’s new SDPW Deflector Screw with JLC. Toe-nailing partition walls to trusses can lead to cracks in drywall when loading or when environmental forces are applied. Simpson’s SDPW Screws allow for differential movement between partition top plates and the bottom chord of trusses without damage to the drywall. More
Joe Lstiburek on the importance of rain, temperature, and humidity on the design... More
Testing may not be the best way to evaluate noise transmission problems through... More
Matt Risinger compares the construction details, effective R-values, and costs of code-compliant good/better/best wall assemblies. More
Matt Risinger explains how new WRB offerings from Dorken Delta address concerns about vapor permeability and UV resistance. More
The panel is designed for use in rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms,... More
