WRB & Flashing

Tips from an 'Old Goat' about working on older roofs

Innies, outies, and in-betweenies

The International Builders Show is coming up and we'll have the ProTradeCraft Demo Zone running full-tilt.

An example of why cheap construction is not so cheap

Seal the WRB to the wall sheathing and window flashing, and add an apron detail at the bottom

Brick is a durable and good-looking cladding choice, and with correct construction details, the wall behind it will last as long as the brick

This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle starter strips.

One of the biggest air leaks in a house is where the wood meets the concrete

Compartmentalizing a boat revolutionized the safety of ocean navigation and saved countless lives.