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<h1>Construction Quality</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on construction quality for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.</p>
How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.
Small Bugs, Big Impact
How can indoor air quality become so bad when there's penty of venting and no toxic materials?
Pro's Picks: DaVinci Roofscapes Slate and Shake
As close to "hail-proof" as this veteran roofer has seen
Quantum Quandary
It’s great to have choices, but having too many options threatens our ability to make a decision
Things That Have Never Been
Pro Remodeler is taking on an ambitious project this year, with the goal of benefiting the industry
The New American Remodel
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
How deck builders weigh potential liability against the needs of budget-conscious homeowners who just want a repair
Innovative Products: Deckorators Fastendry
This extrusion does double duty as both a hidden fastener and a deck drainage system
Innovative Products: Metwood Building Solutions Joist Reinforcements
These metal plates restore strength to joists that have encountered an overzealous plumber
Writing Specs Right
Project specification documents have a big impact on a remodeler’s profit. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re detailed, clear, and accurate.