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In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to the president of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Jeff Easterling.

This fastening system from Nova USA Wood Products accommodates natural wood siding expansion and contraction.

Ian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about hydro air and rustic decks before taking listener questions about ventilation under asphalt shingles, vapor barriers under concrete footings, and keeping cool with a whole-house fan.

Join professional builder Justin Fink for this three-week course on the complete process of building a quality deck. The course begins on May 30th.

While this is a tough question to answer, there are elements of a build that you can strategically focus on to reduce costs.

With an addition and some reconfiguration, the owners of this home were able to create a modern kitchen with better connections to the rest of the house and the backyard.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks Thor Matteson, an engineer who works on seismic retrofits.

Building science consultant Allison Bailes shows how to add a new water-distribution manifold and smaller pipes to decrease the time it takes for hot water to reach faucets.

Create a great-looking, long-lasting outdoor room with Struxure’s endlessly customizable Pergola X system.

Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about tightening a leaky house and protecting an add-a-level during construction before taking listener questions about improving the draft of combustion appliances, drips from an SIP roof, and an inexpensive way to hide exterior mounted line sets.