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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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Building Science: How Water Travels Through Wood and Clay Brick
Rule of thumb is that in porous material, water moves to where it is drier
Building Science: Tips for a Net Zero House
Understanding how the design will affect the efficiency of a house is critical to success, says builder and remodeler Matt Risinger. Risinger shares…
Construction: How to Build an Igloo (Just In Case)
Let's hope it doesn't come to that, but if this cold snap continues, you never know.
Charter Homes — NHQ Awards
Charter Homes' President Robert Bowman talks about winning the National Housing Quality Award.
Homebuilding: Value Over Price
Matt Risinger stands by his building price even if that means losing the job to a less expensive competitor.