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How to Find Air Leaks in Your House
A blower door isn't just for measuring how tight a building is—you can also use it to search for gaps and holes that need air-sealing.
Podcast 301: Stick vs. Post Frame, Upside-Down Clapboards, and Caulking Cedar Shingles
Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about air-sealing smoke and rehabbing window sashes, before taking questions on the right wall assembly for a woodshop, caulking around cedar shingles, and properly insulating a brick building.
Shower Waterproofing
Watch remodeler Josh Oduin demonstrate how to embed premade corners and banding in thinset to waterproof a new shower before tiling.
Deep Dive into Blower Door Testing
Learn testing tips and technical nuances of this essential home-energy diagnostic equipment from Collin Olson of The Energy Conservatory.
Podcast 300: PRO TALK With Rob Yagid
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Rob Yagid former Fine Homebuilding editor and executive director of Keep Craft Alive.
Types of Roof Trusses
Architect Rob Thallon outlines the six most common roof truss types.
Introduction to Roof Trusses
As part of an engineered system, it’s essential to understand how trussed roofs work.
Rafters vs. Trusses
Compare the pros and cons of the two basic options for framing a roof.
The Loads Carried by a Roof
Understand the difference between dead loads and live loads, and design and detail the roof structure to meet local weather conditions.
Installing Interior Stair Framing
On this stair, the tops of the stringers attach to a plywood hanger nailed to the stair-chase framing.

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