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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
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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Loose shingles indicate use of short roofing nails, inspector says
Shingles that protrude from a roof often mean that roofing nails used during installation were too short, according to a Minnesota home inspector.
Using rainscreens in remodeling: Thinking beyond drainage
Proper moisture management techniques are critical to the performance and life span of a structure
The Lean Builder: Our future – Fairmont or Fusion
With the February edition of Professional Builder, I begin a series on the evolution of quality management. Here is a more detailed version of an…
The Lean Design Blog: Are TJIs costing you more than they should?
My psychiatrist told me I'm going crazy. I told him, "If you don't mind, I'd like a second opinion." He said, "All right. You're ugly too!" When it…
The Lean Builder Blog: Don’t let this passion go to waste
Yesterday after presenting an orientation for our LeanPlan Workout process to a group of suppliers & trades in Texas, a contractor named Mike…
How new energy codes could affect every remodeler
The U.S. Department of Energy is dictating that homeowners and by default remodelers take note of the International Energy Conservation Code
Top tips in tile trends and design
How remodelers can best use tile in their kitchen and bath remodels
Material Estimator by Calculated Industries
Quickly and easily calculate material quantities, costs, and allowances. Work in and convert between feet, inches, fractions, yards, and metric —…
HVAC Apps by Carmel Studios
Carmel Software offers 22 apps for performing various calculations for HVAC maintenance and installation in both residential and commercial buildings…