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Precut Shims for Faster Door Hanging
With a tablesaw and miter saw, it only takes a few mnutes to make enough shims for several doors.
Podcast 513: Trusses in a Fire, Roof Outsulation, and Problems With Spray Foam
The crew hears from listeners about tilt-turn windows and roof sheathing before taking listener questions about trusses, rigid insulation on the roof, and spray foam.
Nesting Casement Window Handles
Overtightening the operating handle won't create a tighter seal and could lead to water infiltration.
Step-by-Step Install Prehung Exterior Doors
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
Tough and Precise Hand Lift
The Viking Arm by Massca Products can lift up to 330 lb. and is usefully for a tasks from snapping in flooring to installing doors.
Install Windows Flush
Use a long screw and a scrap piece of board to help get your windows square and level.
A Practical Approach to Installing Windows
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
Fitting Out-of-Level Prehung Doors
Use these two methods for measuring and cutting to install a door when the floor isn't level.
Detailing Windows on a High-Performance House
Ben Bogie explains why window installation is so important to a high-performance home, and he walks us through his process, including why he doesn't use canned foam.
Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.

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