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PODCAST: Air-Tight Window Installation
1 commentWindows represent the biggest potential holes in the building envelope. Think about it: the rough openings are just big holes — until you actually plug the opening with a window.
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BUILDING SKILLS: Tape Housewrap Seams to Keep Water and Air Out
3 commentsLearn how to seal building paper seams for water-tight exterior walls.
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Time to retire your hammer-tacker?
11 commentsAs Mike Guertin wrote in the opening paragraph of his excellent Tools of the Trade article ( ): If you're still using hammer-tacker staples alone to attach housewrap and synthetic roof...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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