Walls

Discover a range of approaches to high-performance home design and construction.

The Paslode cordless siding and fencing nailer drives fasteners reliably without the hassle of hoses or compressors.

In this FHB Podcast Segment, the team chats about the best way to build a paintable surface over an old wall.

Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.

Listeners write in about English spray foam, wonky doors, and vent-free dryers and ask questions about retaining walls and home energy use.

If wallpaper has been covered by paint or new paper, don't try to layer more on top. The only way to create a reliable, smooth surface is to remove the wallpaper, step by step.

Choose the right WRB product and install it well, because if you're not keeping water out, nothing else matters.

When a common remodeling project can't be accomplished with a common material, this builder turns to the strength of steel.

Learn about balloon-framing construction techniques, including stud patterns and efficient assembly methods with minimal manpower and scaffolding.

Listeners write in about high water bills, soggy straw bales, and house fires and ask questions about tightening wood-fiber walls, places without inspections, and heat pump water heaters.