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A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space.

A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic

Closed-cell spray foam in a two-part froth pack is a fast and effective way to eliminate thermal bridges and air leaks in building assemblies

A three-foot stick can hold a section of step flashing out of the way while you work the membrane into place.

Mesh sheeting creates a drainage space between the siding and weather-resistive barrier (WRB) allowing walls to dry much faster which makes them last much longer.

Protect the edges from sideways rain, and overlap like you've done it before!

Flashing, overlapping, and sealing layers keeps the outside out and the inside in

The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier

Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace