Continuity of the air barrier is critical to achieving optimal occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, but attics present a significant challenge because ...
Builders know that good air sealing makes a home more comfortable and energy efficient, but with an attached garage it also serves an important health function. That’s because...
Manufacturers have worked hard to encourage proper door flashing, with more installer instruction, better peel-and-stick products, and flanged brickmold doors that are flashed...
Inspections ensure that party walls between townhome units meet fire code requirements. However, inspectors do find violations on some jobs, and fixing them can cause expensive...
With many types of cladding, the intersections of walls and horizontal surfaces like soffits or penetrations such as window or garage door openings don’t usually present a problem...
