Sheathing - Page 2 of 6

Brian Pontolilo demonstrates how to air-seal where the concrete foundation, mudsill, and ZIP System sheathing all meet.

In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Neil Freidberg and builder Kyle Stumpenhorst about creating effective building envelopes.

Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about exposed sheathing and setting up for a blower-door test before taking listener questions about delivery subcontractors, how to make a head flashing, and sealing a post-frame building at grade.

Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.

Weep vents at both the top and bottom of a wall increase the drying potential in masonry walls.

A rundown of popular topics and proposals under consideration for the next edition of the International Residential Code.

Ian, Andrew, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and building costs before taking questions about heat flow, removing a chimney, and the right nails for sheathing.

NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing from LP could make wall assemblies simpler by combining OSB sheathing with XPS insulation.

Andrew, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about ground-source heat pumps and air leaks before taking questions about design software, installing pine siding on a tiny house, and the right nails for cedar lap siding.

What started out as a leaky window replacement snowballed into replacing a big chunk of wall.