Water-Resistive Barriers

Simple Self-Adhered Protection
Protecto Wall VP self-adhered water-resistive barrier uses a synthetic butyl adhesive tape rather than the typical acrylic, allowing installation in a wider temperature range and without the need for a primer.
Windows Before Housewrap?
When it makes sense for inspections, extra protection, or sequencing demands, you can install a window before the WRB and still make it weathertight.
Installing and Flashing Windows Before Housewrap
Use proper prep and flashing details to install weathertight windows before the water-resistive barrier goes on.
Use a Rainscreen to Protect Siding
Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt detail the benefits of using the Slicker Max Rainscreen from Benjamin Obdyke to protect the siding of the FHB House.
Podcast 549: Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy
Anvils, vapor control, subfloor air barriers, chimney inspections, and questions for home sellers.
5 Steps for Flashing a Deck Ledger
A multilayered approach keeps water out of the house at this critical connection.
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Limit Thermal Bridging With ZIP System R-Sheathing
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction discuss the air control layer in an attached garage and how this space is integrated into the conditioned enclosure.
Step-by-Step Install Prehung Exterior Doors
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
FHB Podcast: Special Edition With Neil Freidberg of Louisiana Pacific and Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings
In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Neil Freidberg and builder Kyle Stumpenhorst about creating effective building envelopes.
How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB
Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.

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