December 10, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Rainscreen Wall with Exterior Rock Wool Insulation Board Why a rain screen wall is important to the energy and durability detailing on a Passive House. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube Northwest video
November 15, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Latino Lumber Yards A Latin American look at concrete, cane, and tropical hardwood Concrete & Masonry Framing Photos photos
November 14, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Magical Houses Made from Bamboo What it is like to design and build houses without CDX and drywall: Freeing, captivating, undulating, and addictive. Framing Video Treats video
November 10, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sill Seal with Flashing Tape Air Barrier The biggest crack in the house, revisited for #ThrowbackThursday Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
October 18, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stilt Houses are More Than Just Flood-Resistant—They're a Way of Life Storage, shade, and a feedlot for farm animals. Framing Photos photos
October 9, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sketchup Pergola (8): Modify the Detail at the End of a Beam OMG, the Ogee is an angle! Framing Trimwork & Cabinetry Decks & Porches Video video
September 12, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sawhorse Extravaganza 9 Great sawhorse designs for whatever your needs are. Framing Video Treats video
August 28, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Timber Frame Tiny House Tour Our friend in Victoria BC, the Samurai Carpenter walks us through the timber frame tiny home that he has crafted—much of it from driftwood. Framing Trimwork & Cabinetry Siding & Exterior Trim Kitchens & Baths Video video
August 14, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Remodeling Tip for Old Masonry Homes: Always Fur the Inside Walls Furring the inside of masonry walls makes room for wires and can significantly improve the R-value Concrete & Masonry Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Photos photos
May 27, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Haiku: Ridge Beam When roofs sag, walls spread | Nails pull out of the ridge beam | Rafter ties matter Framing Haiku
