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Hi All, I'm building in CT and we're finally putting up siding. The sheathing is Zip R-9 and it's been taped properly, and the windows and doors are in and…

Hey all, I'm thinking about adding a lean-to/sunroom/greenhouse structure, probably a package deal that looks similar to the below, to the outside of my small house. I'm wondering how people suggest…

Discover how to create resilient and affordable housing in residential construction with practical strategies and tips

hello, in the last year I’ve been trying to make my home more energy efficient . Brick veneer and hardy board siding  exterior. Vented attic and flex ducts in attic…

Of all the construction-related topics that young builders need to master, one of the most confusing is flashing. -Martin Holladay

1908 Foursquare style 3-story house in ND.  DIY renovating the house to preserve it for another 100 years and serve as a short term rental and a place for multi-generation…

We recently had a room above our garage insulated with "retrofoam" or "injection foam" and based on the SDS provided, it was supposed to be a non-off gassing type of…

Hi All, We are currently renovating a 1960 1100 SF cape-style home in CT (zone 5A). We had asbestos in all of our drywall, so we took the whole house…

How to correctly flash a penetration without removing siding

Hello - I need some advice. I want to insulate this basement wall. Given the existing condition, I'm not sure what the next steps should be. Details:-Marine zone 4a (Seattle area)-I…

A friend just bought a house that has exposed rafters and some type of structural fibrous cementitious roof "sheathing". It appears to be 2 inches thick. The building inspector was…

We have a tape between our foam and sheathing that Siga said we need to fill somehow before using their tape. They first recommended caulk, backer rod and then taping…