October 29, 2016 Updated: August 28, 2024 Dormer Flashing Details in 4D Concentrate on the corners and think like water when overlapping the layers Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
October 25, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Roof to Wall Stucco Flashing Repair I get this question all the time: "Stucco all the way down to the roofing: right or wrong?" Answer: WRONG. and here's why... Roofing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing YouTube video
October 24, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airtight Walls—Housewrap and Sheathing as an Air Barrier A tight air barrier is the best way to build an energy-efficient house. Outside the sheathing are many chances to make it better. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Details in 4D Zones 3, 4, & 5 Zones 6 & 7 detail
October 10, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Outie Window Details for Walls with Thick Exterior Insulation A thermal break and solid backing puts the window on the outer face of a thick wall. Now, there's room on the inside window sill for cats and bowling trophies Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Details in 4D detail
October 5, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Install and Flash a Tubular Skylight Flash the boot like any other roof penetration, and snap the tube into place—just make sure to align the hole between the ceiling joists... Roofing WRB & Flashing YouTube video
September 28, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Head Flashing for Windows This critical element is often omitted from window installation WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors YouTube video
September 20, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Kickout Flashing That Won't Leak Ground zero for roof rot is often where roofs meet walls. Roofing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
September 12, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 SuperInsulated Sunroom (5): Outer Foam and Airsealing Tapes Offset the joints and seal the gaps to keep air leaks out of the thick walls Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video video
September 7, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Window and WRB: Integration Keeps Water Out of Walls Sealing the layers—and overlapping them right—is how high-performance building gets done WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Details in 4D detail
August 31, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 The Right Way (and a wrong one) To Flash a Dryer Vent Holes in walls amount to big walls full of holes unless you seal the hole after you make it HVAC & Mechanicals WRB & Flashing YouTube video