An airtight thermal shell is critical for reducing energy use and costs and to meet increasingly stringent codes. Follow these tips to get air sealing right the first time
When water gets behind exterior cladding—as it inevitably will—it should always encounter a weather-resistive barrier to protect the structure from moisture damage. For many new...
The last edition of this column addressed drywall cracks caused by movement of a home’s framing members due to changes in temperature and humidity, as well as wind, seismic, and...
Whenever wood fascia terminates into a wall (what’s commonly called a “fascia return”), it should be regarded as a penetration in the weather resistive barrier (WRB) and properly...
