Materials

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site wasteby Joseph Lstiburek

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

The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under itby Henrik Bull

When properly detailed, high-tech wrappings can reduce the flow of air into outside walls while allowing moisture to escapeby Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Today's sheathing materials offer strength, energy efficiency, economy, and fire-and water-resistance -- but not all in the same packageby Bruce Greenlaw

Keeping water moving out and down is the key to effective sidewall flashingby Scott McBride

Many problems associated with deck deterioration can be traced to the original moisture content of the lumberby Jerry Winandy, Bob Falk, Kent McDonald

A demonstration house in Canada shows new approaches to energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive constructionby Kip Park