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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
News
NARI Renames Awards Program
The awards program has a new name, but continues its tradition of recognizing the best in residential remodeling
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
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Construction Practices
Using XPS to Insulate Foundation
Symbi Homes plans to achieve several green certifications for its remodel of a 19th-century Victorian, our Model ReModel 2022 project.
NAHB
Retrofit Push Benefits Remodelers
Energy-efficient retrofits are an opportunity for the industry
Model ReModel
Siding Restoration on a Historic Home: Part 1
In order to give our Model ReModel 2022, a 19th-century Victorian, a proper facelift, the Symbi Homes team opted to repaint in a new palette. The age of the home required a specific approach to manage lead paint and historical requirements.
Industry Data & Research
300,000 Home Improvement DIYers Went to the ER in 2020
A new report finds homeowner's risk for injury during DIY projects.
Construction Practices
The New American Remodel 2022: Performance Showcase
The New American Remodel 2022 team transformed an old home into a Net Zero thoroughbred while keeping its charm.
Model ReModel
What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.
Jobsite Know-How
How to Solve the Deck Ledger Problem in Fat Walls
Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.
Webinar: 20th-Century Home, 21st-Century Performance
Learn all about high-performance home renovations through The New American Remodel 2022.