Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
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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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
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Moisture Management With Drywall
How to prevent moisture damage in residential and commercial bathrooms
Makeup Air
When a balloon loses air or depressurizes, it gets smaller (and makes a funny sound), but houses don’t roll like that
Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.
The New American Remodel: Product Showcase
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
Cult of Culture, Company & Personality
How four unrelated companies became distinguished voices in a crowded industry
Small Bugs, Big Impact
How can indoor air quality become so bad when there's penty of venting and no toxic materials?
Pro's Picks: DaVinci Roofscapes Slate and Shake
As close to "hail-proof" as this veteran roofer has seen
Pro's Picks: Boomerang
It's free, it's easy, and it can help keep you on schedule even when you're not on schedule.
Quantum Quandary
It’s great to have choices, but having too many options threatens our ability to make a decision