Quality Matters

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A modern home with a flat roof
Contemporary homes with flat roofs are trending. Use these tips to help ensure peak performance of flat roof installations and mitigate callbacks due to leaks
May 14, 2025
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Image demonstrating proper drainage techniques
April 15, 2025
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Man doing blower door test on a home
Feb. 19, 2025
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Construction worker without a face mask cuts concrete block, creating clouds of silica dust
Feb. 17, 2025
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A crew of construction workers inspects the quality of a home under construction
Dec. 8, 2024
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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks
Oct. 8, 2024
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Because today's building codes strive for greater energy efficiency and occupant health, builders must pay more attention to the construction of the home’s envelope and how the house is ventilated to ensure optimal, healthy indoor air.
Aug. 13, 2024
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This 1,360 Square Foot Zero Energy Ready Home On Long Island Achieves A 15 Hers Index Score
July 8, 2024
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Instead of using expanding spray foam to air-seal sill plates to the subfloor or concrete slab, use a thick, continuous bead of construction adhesive to create a more reliable seal.
June 10, 2024

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