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Q & A: Re-siding and insulating

by Daniel S. Morrison

Save Energy with Rigid-Foam Insulation Online Membership Required

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance by Rick Arnold

Making Sense of Caulks and Sealants

Today's products adhere better, stretch farther, and last longer, but choosing the best one is harder than ever by Brian Pontolilo

Q & A: Condensation on housewrap

by Bruce Harley

Vinyl Siding Done Right

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin

Synthetic Stucco Online Membership Required

Exterior insulation and finish systems provide an attractive, energy-efficient, low-maintenance siding; but should you trust them on your house given their recent failures? by Steve Culpepper

Classical Details in a Harsh Environment Online Membership Required

Craftsmen build a coastal house to withstand hurricane winds, meticulous architects and exacting clients by Robert Weinstein

Q & A: Retrofitting rigid insulation

by Marc Rosenbaum

Q & A: Re-siding an old house

by George Nash

Q & A: Rolling exterior shutters

by Kevin Ireton

Railing Against the Elements Online Membership Required

With careful detailing and proper flashing, exterior woodwork should last for decades by Scott McBride

Tip: Sealing around windows

by J. A. DeCecco

Window detailing for T-111 siding

by Humphrey Russel

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