Walls

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Five Wall-framing Options

Matt Risinger compares the construction details, effective R-values, and costs of code-compliant good/better/best wall assemblies. More

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Statement Tile

Emser Tile released new, bold patterns in its 2020 collections. More

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Glass-Faced Gypsum Panel

The panel is designed for use in rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms,... More

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No Staples. No Glue. No Tape. No Worries.

This drywall finisher leapfrogs competitors using a next-gen corner bead. More

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A User-friendly High-Performance Wall Assembly

Jake Bruton breaks down his favorite high-performance wall assembly, which can be built with readily-available materials using conventional framing techniques familiar to most carpenters. More

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Thin, Lightweight Brick

Made from real fired clay, the product can be installed nearly anywhere, including... More

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A Framer's Guide to Shear Wall Construction

Tim Uhler explains how he builds braced walls that will meet code in seismic and... More

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Waterproof Interlocking Wall Panels

These innovative panels don't require a water vapor barrier or waterproof membrane... More

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Understanding a Wall's Real R-Value

Steve Baczek's strategy of “proportional development” that balances insulation and... More

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Basic Load Paths

Tim Uhler shows how he makes 'positive connections' between framing members with... More

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