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Fire Separation Distance
Learn how the IRC addresses ways to prevent the spread of fire from one property to another.
Weatherized Wall Framing
Protect the top of newly framed walls from snow with strips of water-resistive barrier or a similar material.
Gauge Blocks for Planing Boards
Gauge blocks ensure that multiple boards are planed to the same thickness.
Avoiding Frost Heave on an Unprotected Foundation
If a concrete foundation is poured in late fall but framing won't begin until late winter, there are several possible ways to prevent frost heave.
Nearly Net-Zero ADU
A low-carbon, all-electric accessory dwelling unit demonstrates the benefits of small-home living.
Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring
Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor.
Sustainable Stucco Veneer
StoneCoat's Smooth is a stucco veneer that uses limestone plaster instead of Portland cement.
Fastening Outside Corner Bead
On an outside corner formed by a double layer of drywall, the corner bead can be fastened without nails or screws.
Larger Wall Vent That Blends In
InOvate's Premium Wall Vent is suitable for kitchen range hoods and other larger ducting applications and is available in white, tan, black, and brown.
Organize Great Tubing Runs
The PEX-Pal helps to organize the tubing for a radiant heating system and prevent it from kinking.

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