Other Materials

by Daniel S. Morrison

by Mike Guertin

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

Don't replace the whole board; cut out the damage and make a perfect patch by John Michael Davis

by Mike Guertin

A look at the pros and cons of vinyl siding and polyvinyl chloride by Alex Wilson

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

Installing the flashing along with the bricks makes for a more secure and much better-looking job by John Carroll

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

by Jack Murphy

by Marc Rosenbaum

by Jonathan Davies