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Wind-Resistant Framing Techniques
These cost-effective details help houses weather the storm.
Is There a Chance For Condensation in Double-Stud Walls?
“Q&A Spotlight” features an in-depth look at home-energy-related questions posted in the forum at Green Building Advisor, Fine Homebuilding’s online hub for information on energy efficiency and sustainable building. Go…
Best Practices: Methods for Installing Brick or Stone Veneer
Brick is a wonderful building veneer and is the original "Rain Screen" method of separating your cladding from your building with an air gap. Rock on the other hand is…
EnduraMax
Oldcastle Architectural has developed a manufactured-stone veneer wall system that incorporates a layer of R-9 expanded polystyrene foam (EPS)
Zip System Sheating
Zip System sheathing is now coloring the surface of the panels based on thickness rather than intended application.
What’s the Difference: Paper and Fiberglass Mesh Drywall Tape
You can use either tape, but each one has advantages in specific situations.
How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Drywall can stop air leaks when it's installed with caulk, foam, and adhesive.
Double-stud walls
Double-stud walls are a low-tech way to create highly energy-efficient walls with common materials and familiar assemblies
Tile Backerboard Material Options
Before you begin tiling, make sure that you've chosen the right substrate.
Larry Haun: One Carpenter's Life (1931-2011)
With the passing of Larry Haun, the homebuilding world has lost a legendary carpenter, author, and friend.

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