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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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Carpentry Pocket Reference
Based on the U.S. Army’s Field Manual 5-426, Carpentry, this app provides techniques and procedures for frame construction, preparation and use of…
More doubling up impacting housing trends
The latest numbers from the Census Bureau confirms what we've all been seeing: more people are doubling-up. Whether it's getting a roommate or recent…
Editorial: Innovate Now
Smart companies are grabbing market share now and will reap the benefits when the recovery comes
NARI to Certify Remodeling Project Managers
Trade association first to offer certification for project managers
Lead paint rules hurting business for certified contractors: NARI survey
Contractors and homeowners say the LRRP rules deter hiring lead-safe certified contractors
Lead paint crackdown coming for remodelers
After a long wait, EPA is ramping up RRP enforcement against remodelers and other contractors
Durosko: 10 tips for a great remodeling experience (Part 1)
Craig Durosko offers his first five tips for creating a great remodeling experience for your clients
Strategic plans require buy-in and solid tactics to succeed
Remodelers need to update their plans regularly to be successful
Product Trends: Going Green Gains Steam
The latest products and design trends shaping sustainable remodeling
Special Report: More Remodelers Opt for Green
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist