Insulation and Weatherizing

Learn how to shape and solder copper cap flashing, a window's first line of defense against water and the best way to prevent rot, insects, and moldby John Mahan

InSoFast insulation panels simplify the process of installing insulationby Mike Guertin

To understand the importance of permeable and impermeable products as they relate to the construction of your home, you need to understand how vapor drive worksby Rob Yagid

Can a product that provides structure, housewrap, and even insulation save you time and money?by Charles Bickford

Teamed up with a straightedge, a sharpened putty knife cuts through foam like butterby Charles Miller

An open letter to President Barack Obamaby Alex Wilson

A new interactive tool that emphasizes quality practices for builders, architects, designers, and homeownersby Chris Ermides

Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d thinkby Michael Chandler

CertainTeed's DryRight insulation features R-values ranging from R-13 to R-19 and keeps wall cavities dry and mold-freeby Justin Fink

Seal air leaks first; then add extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement with great bang for the buckby Mike Guertin

Less dusty than cellulose, blown-in fiberglass increases R-value and installs quicklyby Mike Guertin

3-Ply poly Chimney Balloon keeps hot air where it should be by Justin Fink

by Jeff Medanich

Finally, advice on how to create a workshop that won’t leave you freezing in the winterby John Jennings

Only once you get your doors tight are you ready to weatherstripby Jay B. Lane

by Bruce Harley

by Cody Macfie

Using butyl-based or rubberized asphalt-based depends on temperature, locationby Rob Yagid

The most-important door in your house might just be a blower door