Insulation and Weatherizing

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

These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

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

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install by Chris Norris

by Paul Fisette

Think of the ground around the house as the roof that keeps the foundation dry by William B. Rose

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

Thermal insulation is changing for the better, becoming more user-friendly and safer for the environment by Alex Wilson

by Peter L. Pfeiffer

Covering concrete walls with rigid foam insulation and troweling on stucco requires experience with the materials by Bob Syvanen