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Framing

Air-Sealing a High-Performance House

October 10, 2018

A red pen, a plan, and careful air-barrier installation are essential when building an energy-efficient home
Thermally Broken Roof Framing

October 9, 2018

The builders of the 2018 FHB House illustrate how unique hardware from Maine Deck Brackets helps them to reduce thermal bridging and leave room for exterior insulation.
Subfloor Sheathing

September 25, 2018

AdvanTech subfloor stands up to the rain until the house is dried in.
Framing the First Floor Over the Pan Deck

September 19, 2018

The penalty for a durable elevated slab is a time-consuming framed floor assembly
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Examining some of the important factors when choosing products for ceilings and roofs

September 19, 2018

The median size of a new, single-family home in 2017 was 2,371 square feet. As houses get bigger, of course, so do their roofs. That has increased the demand for larger…
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Dörken Systems – An Ally in the Pursuit of the Net-Zero Ideal in Construction

September 14, 2018

To achieve a Net-Zero designation, today’s builders need to focus on using products that deliver energy savings, durability, and occupant health and comfort. Air and moisture barriers play a critical…
Framing With Engineered Lumber

September 11, 2018

Second-floor framing and the kitchen and living-room lid.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors and Fasteners Make the Strongest Partners

September 6, 2018

Parts, however solid and sturdy they are, won’t hold themselves up. They have to be fastened in place. That’s why we offer a complete line of fasteners that are designed…
Framing Shear Walls on the Slab

September 5, 2018

A mix of sole plate heights and wall heights adds some complexity.
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Save Time and Avoid Callbacks with a Solid Subfloor Assembly

August 25, 2018

Pair the right tools with tested products for a quality finish.