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Picture-Frame Window Casing
Installing mitered window casing without a stool or an apron is relatively simple, as long as everything is square. If not, you'll need to make some adjustments.
Wood-Fiber Insulation Launch Planned for 2022—The First of its Kind in North America
Loose-fill, batt, and board insulation will compete with mainstream products now on the market.
Window Casing with a Fillet
Adding a protruding bead under the top piece of casing adds a distinctive touch to traditional window trim.
Podcast Short: Hurricane-Resistant Housing
In this excerpt, the team discusses the strategies for building homes in coastal hurricane zones to withstand high winds and storm surges.
A Resilient Roof Assembly That Can Handle Moisture
Ben Bogie explains this unique framing assembly and how its design promotes drying for a long-lasting, superinsulated roof.
Podcast Short: Water-Resistive Barriers
In this excerpt from Podcast Episode 141, Patrick, Rob, and Colin discuss water-resistive barriers, including a relatively new fluid-applied system.
A New Take on Insulating a Roof
For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.
Energy Codes as Clear as Glass
The building codes for windows address both thermal and air transmission—here's what you need to know to select windows using the prescriptive path.
Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.
A Trombe Wall Solution for Passive-Solar Storage
Learn how a massive concrete wall collects and stores solar energy through a bank of specially placed windows to help heat this Michigan home.

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