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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 Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
Jobsite Know-How
How To Improve Energy Performance in Existing Attics
There’s more to insulating the attic than attic insulation; there’s venting, air sealing, and misery
Jobsite Know-How
How to Install PVC Bevel Siding Over Rainscreen
It’s a lot like installing wood bevel siding, except it won’t warp or rot. And it expands and contracts differently and for different reasons
Jobsite Know-How
Understanding How PVC Trim Moves
Anybody who’s used PVC in an exterior application knows that it moves seasonally. Just like wood, right? Not exactly
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Preconstruction Checklist
Save your team a headache by using this detailed pre-con list with clients before the job starts
The New American Remodel 2020: Making a Home That Fits
A look at this year's home, which aims to serve as a design beacon to new developments in its palm-heavy, stucco-clad, equestrianian neighborhood on the outskirts of Las Vegas
How to Repair Plaster on Lath
For long-lasting results, reattach loose lath and plaster surrounding the patch
Inviting Contemporary
The 2020 New American Remodel shows how modern design can appeal to traditional sensibilities
Decked Out
Four decks from four different deck builders, celebrating unique design and exceptional execution
Mid-Century Masterpiece
The 2020 New American Remodel is a masterful example of modern design customized for one particular site
How to Use Liquid Flashing in a Fat Wall
Trowel-on flashing is a good solution for fat-wall openings into which windows are partly or fully recessed