Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Virtual Reality Hits the Jobsite with New Training Program
Owens Corning launches a virtual training program for insulation and safety
Home Improvement
Building Envelope Solutions To Eliminate Thermal Bridging
Contractors must recognize how and where thermal bridging occurs so they can employ methods to eliminate it
Home Improvement
Making A Basement Livable And Comfortable
This guide—taken from content on Protradecraft.com—shows how a remodeler retrofits footings then insulates the slab.
Jobsite Know-How
How to Weatherize Roof-Wall Intersections
Mitigating moisture between changes of materials and panes requires special attention
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Jobsite Know-How
How to Weatherize Roof-Wall Intersections
Mitigating moisture between changes of materials and panes requires special attention
Jobsite Know-How
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
Construction
How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
Construction
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
Construction Practices
Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
NAHB
Webinar: Project and Trade Management Musts—The New American Remodel 2023
Access the webinar here to learn project and trade management lessons from The New American Remodel 2023
Construction
How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
Discover expert tips on how to attach a patio roof to an existing house. Elevate your homeowner clients' outdoor living spaces with our comprehensive guide.
Jobsite Know-How
How To Improve Energy Performance in Existing Attics
There’s more to insulating the attic than attic insulation; there’s venting, air sealing, and misery
Model ReModel
Model ReModel 2022: A Case Study in Sustainable, Thoughtful Construction
The eighth annual Model ReModel project features an accessory dwelling unit, designed for aging in place, attached to a 19th-century Victorian