Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
3 Steps for Installing House Wrap and a Rainscreen
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience walks you through how to install a self-adhered house wrap, liquid flash obstructions, and top it off with a rainscreen
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How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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Easing the Choice Conundrum
Product selection is taking longer and longer. Here’s how to guide the process.
Working ‘In the Cart’
Design meetings that involve every employee generate better results and a deeper understanding of the project
Fresh Air: Rules for Good Indoor Air Quality
Follow these three rules for better indoor air quality in the home
Innovative Products: Metwood Building Solutions Joist Reinforcements
These metal plates restore strength to joists that have encountered an overzealous plumber
Exterior Details That Work
Time-tested architectural elements in masonry buildings not only look good, but serve to channel water away from the walls
Writing Specs Right
Project specification documents have a big impact on a remodeler’s profit. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re detailed, clear, and accurate.
The New American Remodel 2018: Traditional, Modern, & High-Tech
Transforming a 1930s Orlando home into a showcase of contemporary living
Remodeling Pros Share Lessons Learned
Social media, a tight job market, and advancing technology give remodelers cause to rethink their companies’ adaptability