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Q & A: Re-siding and insulating Online Membership Required

by Daniel S. Morrison

Save Energy with Rigid-Foam InsulationOnline Membership Required

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performanceby Rick Arnold

Making Sense of Caulks and Sealants

Today's products adhere better, stretch farther, and last longer, but choosing the best one is harder than everby Brian Pontolilo

Q & A: Condensation on housewrapOnline Membership Required

by Bruce Harley

Editors PickVinyl Siding Done Right

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.by Mike Guertin

Synthetic StuccoOnline Membership Required

Exterior insulation and finish systems provide an attractive, energy-efficient, low-maintenance siding; but should you trust them on your house given their recent failures?by Steve Culpepper

Classical Details in a Harsh EnvironmentOnline Membership Required

Craftsmen build a coastal house to withstand hurricane winds, meticulous architects and exacting clientsby Robert Weinstein

Q & A: Retrofitting rigid insulationOnline Membership Required

by Marc Rosenbaum

Q & A: Re-siding an old houseOnline Membership Required

by George Nash

Q & A: Rolling exterior shuttersOnline Membership Required

by Kevin Ireton

Railing Against the ElementsOnline Membership Required

With careful detailing and proper flashing, exterior woodwork should last for decadesby Scott McBride

Tip: Sealing around windows

by J. A. DeCecco

Window detailing for T-111 siding

by Humphrey Russel

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