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Ladder Leveler
This wedge-shaped platform safely balances a ladder on sloped ground.
Butt Boards for Smooth Ceilings
These butt boards are easy to make on the tablesaw and create a recessed drywall-panel joint that's less visible and easier to finish.
Successful Vapor Control
Vapor drive isn't as obvious as air or water leaks, but the potential for mold and rot is just as real.
Widow’s Walk: An Inside Look at an Uncommon Roof Feature
Justin Fink takes us to the third floor of this house to show how a hip roof with a flat top is framed—plus, a roof hatch, adequate draining, and flared design details.
Moisture Management and the Schluter Shower System
Andrew Acker of Schluter-Systems talks about effective water management in this webinar.
Drying in a Roof with ZIP System: Roof Edges
Builder Tony Blue finishes off the dry-in process by installing ZIP System Flashing Tape at the eaves.
Drying in a Roof with ZIP System: Ridge and Penetrations
Builder Tony Blue demonstrates how to seal roof ridges and plumbing-vent penetrations with ZIP System Flashing Tape.
Drying in a Roof with ZIP System: Roof-To-Wall Transitions and Corners
Learn how to properly tape roof-to-wall transitions using ZIP System Flashing Tape on side walls, end walls, and inside and outside corners.
Drying in a Roof with ZIP System: Valleys
Learn how to apply ZIP System Flashing Tape to valleys on sheathing panels to ensure a tight, dried-in roof.
Drying in a Roof with ZIP System: Taping the Field
Builder Tony Blue demonstrates how to properly tape sheathing panel seams with ZIP System Flashing Tape.

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