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<h1>Construction Quality</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on construction quality for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.</p>
Building Envelope Solutions To Eliminate Thermal Bridging
Contractors must recognize how and where thermal bridging occurs so they can employ methods to eliminate it
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NARI Renames Awards Program
The awards program has a new name, but continues its tradition of recognizing the best in residential remodeling
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How to Weatherize Roof-Wall Intersections
Mitigating moisture between changes of materials and panes requires special attention
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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 Install a Vapor Barrier in a Sealed Crawlspace
To avoid moisture and mold problems, isolate the crawlspace framing from the soil with a heavy-duty vapor barrier
Wanted (Desperately): Great Installers
Once a job taken for granted, the window installer today is seen as key to the operation
Roof Ventilation
When properly detailed, roof ventilation keeps roofing materials cooler and prevents ice dams
Efflorescence Explained
It may look rustic—it means ‘to flower out’ in French—but it can get ugly if it causes deterioration in brick or block
Brent Hull's History of the Future
For contractor, author, and reality TV star Brent Hull, a timeless house is a pursuit of education, understanding, and refinement
How to Make Drywall Airtight
Drywall can be the first line of defense against the movement of moisture-laden air into exterior walls, if you take these steps
6 Tips for Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Working in the proper sequence and allowing for humps and dips in floors and out-of-plumb walls are key to a problem-free job
5 keys to being a good salesman by Jerry Jones
In 2008 the Dallas Cowboys were the featured team on HBO’s Hard Knocks. Hard Knocks is the reality documentary series that takes you behind the…
Tight Fit: The Challenges of Installing Integrated Appliances
The trend for integrated appliances has made installation more complicated and far more exacting
