Paul Fisette

Though it's best to address foundation waterproofing from the outside, there are some measures you can take to deal with leaks from the interior.

Vague language allows flexibility for inspectors, but it can be confusing to the rest of us. How do you score?

The choice depends on whether the joint is separating two different building elements or dividing one large one.

Q: We painted our house last spring, but now there’s a black mildew growth on porch columns and other exterior trim (see photo). We stripped the old paint, sanded, primed with…

Q: My 6-year-old concrete driveway is poured over a gravel base in 12-ft. by 12-ft. sections separated by 1/2-in. felt isolation joints. Paul Johnson, via email, None A: Paul Fisette, building-materials…

New products and increased competition make superior I-joist performance available at solid-lumber prices.

Q: I want to buy a condo being built at an altitude of 9,000 ft. The contract calls for vinyl windows, but a local architect and the local lumber store both…

How today's high-tech windows work and what to look for when making your next purchase

Q: The roof of my house has a valley with a living space directly below. The rafter bays were not insulated adequately when the house was built, and because the…

Q: Last fall, I roofed my home and installed the type of ridge venting that rolls out along the ridge. In December, with about 6 in. of snow on the…