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FHB Podcast Segment: Control Condensation With Exterior Insulation
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast team chats about how to prevent roof sheathing from rotting.
A Deep Dive Into Continuous Exterior Insulation
From durability to energy efficiency, continuous exterior insulation is an accessbile approach to a high-performance wall.
Cómo Revestir y Encintar Una Pared Exterior Con el ZIP System
Aprende los conceptos básicos para trabajar con el revestimiento y cinta del ZIP System en español.
Liquid Flashing for WeatherLogic Integrated-WRB Sheathing
LP has released a liquid-applied sealant for use on panel seams, window and door openings, and other tricky transitions.
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.
Sheathing and Insulation in One
NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing from LP could make wall assemblies simpler by combining OSB sheathing with XPS insulation.
Efficient Methods for Installing Wall Sheathing
Most framers prefer to sheathe walls before raising them, and cut rough openings in place, to make the job faster and easier.
Installing ZIP System Sheathing: Fastening
In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for laying out and securely nailing wall sheathing.
Wall Framing and Sheathing
Insulated sheathing and 2x4 framing offer an economical alternative to 2x6s with no exterior foam insulation.
Zip System Gets Some Competition
LP WeatherLogic panels–the latest offering in the world of weather-resistive sheathings–looks surprisingly similar to some familiar building products.

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