Builder Ben Bogie presents three methods for making an airtight connection at the bottom of your walls using sealants or tapes that will adhere to concrete.

Learn some best practices for getting a good bond and consistent coverage when sealing seams with ZIP System flashing tape.

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for laying out and securely nailing wall sheathing.

Watch Ben Bogie, residential builder and production manager from Portland, Maine, as he walks us through all the steps necessary to install ZIP System wall sheathing on a home. Zip System…

Cellular PVC is a durable and clean-looking alternative to wood when you need to install trim that will hold up to the elements. PVC trim can be shaped and fastened…

Learn how to assemble and install casings for windows and doors in a wall that has been furred out for a rainscreen.

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for installing escutcheons to create solid mounting surfaces for exterior electrical and plumbing fixtures.

Learn the best options for fitting outside corner boards and inside corners when installing exterior PVC trim.

In this Shop Class video, learn how to use cellular-PVC boards and drip caps to create this traditional architectural detail that will be the foundation for your siding installation.

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for getting tight joints, for cutting PVC trim with standard carpentry tools, and for keeping your job site clean when installing cellular-PVC trim.