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Understanding Rainscreens
These construction details can improve the durability of exterior walls by allowing rain and moist air to escape from behind your home's siding.
Water-Resistive Barriers
The water-impermeable layer beneath the siding protects walls from rain and snow, and often functions as a building's air barrier.
The California FHB House Air-Sealing and Insulation in Pictures
Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
How to Use a Spray-Applied Water-Resistive Barrier
A liquid WRB is an economical way to make a house airtight and waterproof—and it goes on fast and won’t blow off.
Installing Rockwool for Continuous Exterior Insulation
Careful cutting and fitting plus smart flashing details make the job of wrapping the walls and roof of the 2018 FHB House in mineral wool go according to plan.
On the Way to Net Zero
Renewables are part of the strategy to make a house energy-efficient, but conservation comes first.
What’s the Building Code for Housewrap Installation?
For best practice when installing WRBs, follow the IRC.
Self-stick WRB
A continuous, self-adhered housewrap like Henry Blueskin VP100 makes the job of renovating a leaky old house a lot easier.
Thermal- and Moisture-Control Layers for an Energy-Efficient House
Designer Mike Maines shares tips and tricks for choosing continuous exterior insulation that fits your home's needs.

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