Walls

by Daniel S. Morrison

A tour of a SIP manufacturing facility reveals that efficiency begins on the factory floorby John Ross

Structural insulated panels make stronger homes that go up faster and reduce energy bills dramaticallyby John Ross

by Bruce Harley

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

by Andre O. Desjarlais

New-generation panels mean decade-old notions are no way to choose sheathing. Here's what you need to know.by Sean Groom

by Gene Leger

Blown in behind the drywall, high-density cellulose air-seals as it insulatesby Fred Lugano

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damageby James R. Larson

by Bill Welch

With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steadyby Glenn M. Carter

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

by Roe A. Osborn

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

by Joseph T. Ponessa

by Todd S. Pettinger

Site-built panels that hold up under stressby William F. Doran

by Gene Leger