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Steel Brace for Roof Trusses
The TrussBrace system from FastenMaster removes the need for wood braces, making for a faster roof truss installation.
Podcast 505: Dirty Band Joists, Taping Roof Sheathing, and Affordable High-Performance Windows
Winterizing foundations, lazy additions, air-sealing band joists, and good windows at a reasonable price.
Podcast 505: Members-only Aftershow
Patrick, Mike Guertin, and Andy Grace talk about Patrick and Andy’s recent photo shoot in Ligonier, Pa.
Garage Separation for a High-Performance Build
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook discuss the importance of the air control layer to improve energy efficiency and indoor-air quality at FHB House Kansas.
Podcast 503: Not Quite a Scrape-Off, Too Tight for Insulation, and Weather-Beaten Felt Paper
Stopping sound between floors, the world’s worst drywall finishing, insulating inaccessible attic spaces, and leaving felt underlayment exposed.
Podcast 503: Members-only Aftershow
Patrick, Ian, and Mike talk about Remodelers Advantage and the obstacles to affordable housing in the U.S.
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Applying a Concrete Sealer for a Durable Floor
UGL DRYLOK® was applied at FHB House Kansas for a beautiful, long-lasting finished concrete floor.
Highlight Cutlines
Use a pencil to mark cutting lines to make them easier to see.
Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
Accurate Spray-Foam Application
A caulk-tube tip taped to the end of a spray-foam applicator helps fill narrow gaps in hard-to-reach areas.

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