Siding & Exterior Trim

Water and air leaks in a building shell are difficult enough to detail on simple buildings. Complex structures can cause headaches for builders, remodelers, and architects who don't pick up their pens and trace at the design stage.

I've been using vinyl on the affordable homes I've built over the last few decades for a couple of simple reasons. It is durable and it is inexpensive, so it frees up budget for energy improvements and high quality interior finishes.

Why a rain screen wall is important to the energy and durability detailing on a Passive House.

Lead-Safe RRP compliance demonstration video.

How to detail the foam at corners and connections when tightening the energy efficiency of an old house

Vinyl siding needs a drainage plane—just like all other siding types do. You must drain the rain—you must have Plan B

If your local molding shop does not have the right quarter-round, rip some PVC pipe on a tablesaw. 

It can come from surprising places