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Insulation and Weatherizing

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Better basement insulation Better basement insulation

InSoFast insulation panels simplify the process of installing insulation by Mike Guertin

Q & A: Is canned foam fire-safe?

by Bruce Harley

Soy Oil Foam Insulation
Video: Soy Oil Foam Insulation

A crop in abundance, Soy is the latest insulation material to hit the market by Chris Ermides

A New Roof Over the Old OneOnline Membership Required

Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and foam by Pete Bennett

Q & A: Re-siding and insulating

by Daniel S. Morrison

Building science goes ballistic
Building science goes ballistic

by Daniel S. Morrison

Roof sheathing: silver side down

Radiant-barrier sheathing by Andy Engel

Save Energy with Rigid-Foam InsulationOnline 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 Housewraps
Making Sense of Housewraps

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

Zero Energy, Infinite Appeal

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses by Nathan Good

A Watertight Second-Story PorchOnline Membership Required

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below by Gregory Burr

Q & A: Plastic vapor barrier in a roof?

by Bruce Harley

Vinyl Siding Done Right
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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

Q & A: Moisture in a concrete-block crawlspace

by Fred Lugano

Interlocking Weatherstripping for DoorsOnline Membership Required

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

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