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Vinyl 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

Designing Roofs for Snow CountryOnline Membership Required

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

Editors PickInstalling Housewrap

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

Wall-Sheathing ChoicesOnline Membership Required

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

Energy-Saving DetailsOnline Membership Required

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

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