Design

Three mechanisms usually work together to move electrons from more to less. These three mechanisms can conspire to move heat AROUND your insulation.

Wind damage is not restricted to hurricane zones, so why does wind-resistant construction limit itself?

Building Resilience is a show about extreme climate construction and houses that can weather the storm through resilient construction and design

This R-58 wall has I-joists screwed to the outside and dense-packed with cellulose. It is also one of the four best in 'BS and Beer' circles

Building codes are not sharp knives inspectors use to chop off the heads of contractors, they are books full of options for constructing safe and efficient buildings

To install a good-looking board and batten trim, divide the wall space available by the intended spacing, rather than the batten spacing by the wall. Make sense?

A thick wall with exterior insulation with airtight details for the foundation and ceiling

Sound is energy. Stopping sound usually means absorbing it with mass