Walls
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Insulating a Walkout Basement
Is it better to insulate the walls or the ceiling in a partially finished basement?
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Protecting Mudsill Gaskets
Tips for how to keep the sill plate gasket intact when setting walls in place
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Moisture Management: Pretty Good Building Envelopes
The fundamentals of the Pretty Good House approach to handling water to protect a building from foundation to roof to ensure longevity
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How to Talk to Contractors About Exterior Insulation
Information and resources to share with general contractors to convey the value of "outsulation"
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How to Protect Structural Insulated Panels for the Long Term
Air-sealing both the exterior and the interior panel connections promotes the product's longevity
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Setting a Minimum Gap for a Vented Rainscreen
Builders often use 1x material to set gap, but will the assembly still work with a much smaller space?
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Rice Husk Siding and Trim Board
A bio-based board product modeled on polymer-husk technology hypes wood-like appearance and PVC-comparable performance, among other qualities
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Training for the Trades, Part 4
Sashco provides best practices for maintaining log homes, a notoriously problematic building type
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Who’s Using Advanced Framing?
Value engineered framing uses fewer resources, saves money, and creates more space for insulation. Here’s how some regular GBA contributors use these techniques.
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Comparing Wood and ICF Construction
Are insulating concrete forms competitive in cost with wood-frame construction?
