Jobsite Know-How
Jobsite Know-How
Construction Practices
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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The Ins and Outs of Pedestal Tile Systems
A non-exhaustive overview of all things pedestal tile systems
Construction
How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
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How to Install Siding That Lasts
And when we say “lasts,” we’re talking about a really, really, long, long time.
How to Build a Rainscreen for Open-Joint Cladding
New materials make for a water management rainscreen system that drains well and doesn’t telegraph through open-joint siding.
Simple Soundproofing Solutions for Remodels
Effective soundproofing is the result of the materials used, and how they are connected or isolated from each other.
How to Lay Big Tile
When large tiles break, the substrate usually gets the blame. But often the real culprit is using the wrong technique to trowel the mortar.
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How To Retrofit Brick Structures for Repeated Flooding
Create a drainage plane and rebuild with water-tolerant materials
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How To Lift Serious Weight
This site-built lever solves the problem of safely lifting and supporting a heavy load while working solo.
Placing a Concrete Foundation in One Pour
Using this old-school method, footings and stem walls are formed and poured together
Weak Links in Vinyl Soffit and Siding Details
During a hurricane, a lot of wind and water damage occurs when soffits blow off the building. Here’s a look at why it happens and how to prevent it.
How To Build A Warm, Dry, Unvented Crawlspace
A good building envelope begins with foundation details that keep water out, and air and heat in