Framing
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End the headache of loose fasteners and stripped screws
The crew sheathed the walls with ZIP System panels from Huber Engineered Woods. ZIP System panels have an air- and moisture-resistive barrier that, when used with ZIP System Flashing Tape, protects against air and water intrusion. Theflashing tape is very sticky, and technique matters. Tape in a sequence that creates overlaps that promote moisture drainage: lowest horizontal seams first; then vertical seams immediately above, overlapping at the intersections; then the next course of horizontal seams; and so on.
This retirement home packs a lot of quality construction into a small space
The goal was to transform a compact A-frame into a spacious mountain retreat. The first floor featured a dramatic, vaulted living space with mountain views. But the U-shaped kitchen layout squeezed traffic in the house between the peninsula and a narrow set of stairs. The master bedroom, which was downstairs as well, needed more square footage.
Upstairs, the steeply sloped A-frame roof cut headroom dramatically, so the bedrooms felt cramped. The homeowners wanted a master suite up top. Architect Doug Walter had his work cut out for him.
We are featuring two projects this year—on opposite sides of the country
A miter saw built like no other
Professional Remodeler’s annual roundup of the top 100 products as chosen by you, our readers
"Not only was it more reliable and easier on our bodies, it also halved the time it takes to complete those types of jobs."
One screw to solve the problem of anchoring into metal studs
The industry’s first cold-formed steel prefabricated moment frame
FastenMaster’s LOK line of structural wood screws eliminates the need for pre-drilling
It's like five tools in one, pluse a few more
A strip of plywood, some blocks, and a table saw will help you salvage crooked framing lumber by safely ripping a straight edge
Check out the best practices and leading products featured in this year's Model ReModel
This cold-climate wall system allows for smooth old-to-new transitions and incorporates a flush-framed deck ledger detail
Tightening this complex intersection of framing materials
Subflooring that resists bowing and other damages while increasing efficiency
Service issues are a touchy but inevitable part of the window replacement business.
Installers can leave a gap of a few inches to protect the drywall from moisture.
How to prevent moisture damage in residential and commercial bathrooms
To showcase its durability, this subfloor went through the iron man of building products