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September 14, 2023

Updated: May 21, 2024

7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)

A podcast that explains scientific concepts to regular carpenters like us. Engineers explain the concept in detail, and ProTradeCraft breaks it down into bite-sized nuggets to make info snacking easier.

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August 17, 2023

Updated: May 21, 2024

Subfloor Installation Guide

This collection of videos and animations illustrates standard subfloor installation over wood framing and a floating subfloor assembly over a concrete slab (or a 'slabless slab' as the case may be).

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July 20, 2023

Outie Window Installation: Weave It Into The Continuous Exterior Foam Insulation

The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA

Windows & Doors

Insulation & Air Sealing

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May 28, 2023

Updated: May 21, 2024

Replacing a 30-Year Old Replacement Window in a 100-Year-Old Wall That Was Upgraded With Exterior Foam Insulation 25 Years Ago

Protradecraft traveled to the home of Building Science Corporation founders Betsy Pettit and Joseph Lstiburek, aka Dr. Joe, to film a replacement window replacement scenario not seen very often.

Windows & Doors

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May 25, 2023

Updated: June 28, 2023

Outie Window in Continuous Insulation: Weave It Into The Exterior Foam

The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA

Insulation & Air Sealing

Windows & Doors

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February 16, 2023

Updated: May 21, 2024

CEUs for Contractors: The What, How and Why of Thermal Envelope Improvements

PTC's Award-Winning Continuing Education Tour covers difficult new energy code requirements for roofs and walls

Insulation & Air Sealing

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December 26, 2022

Updated: May 21, 2024

The Top Ten Construction and Remodeling Videos of 2022

Turns out, tying in a patio roof, drywall, drip edge, crown molding, mini splits, house wrap, and peel-and-stick roof membrane are still hot topics.

HVAC & Mechanicals

Trimwork & Cabinetry

Tile, Flooring, Drywall

Windows & Doors

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November 4, 2022

Updated: May 29, 2024

Continuous Exterior Insulation Guide

Use continuous exterior insulation to wrap old homes with cold bones

Insulation & Air Sealing

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August 23, 2022

Updated: May 21, 2024

Demolition Class

A small collection of videos on the topic of demolition.

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July 21, 2022

Updated: May 21, 2024

Innie Window Installation, Exterior Foam Insulation Retrofit

A deep energy retrofit in Concord, MA illustrates everything you need to know to bring a house to energy überville

Windows & Doors

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