Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work

As long as you pay attention to minimum code requirements for R-values, these cathedral ceiling details can be used in all climate zones

Proof of Concept

Only the second Living Building Challenge−certified home, Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm is a study in regenerative design

Sanity Check on an Unvented Roof Assembly

An insulation contractor has suggested a way to save money, but the homeowner worries about the added risks of moisture accumulation

Sandwiching Roof Sheathing Between Two Impermeable Layers

Should we be scared of a “foam sandwich” with sheathing in the middle?

Building a Foolproof Low-Slope Roof

A homeowner in the Pacific Northwest wants to detail the roof correctly, but it may already be too late

Vented Attic & Siding for Hot Climate. Asphalt Roofing, Wood Lap Siding Over Rigid Foam (Furring Strips)

Vented Attic for Hot Climate. Asphalt Roofing; Vinyl Siding Over Rigid Foam

Vented Attic & Siding for Mixed Climate. Asphalt Roofing; Fiber-Cement Siding Over Rigid Foam (Furring Strips)

Vented Attic & Siding for Hot Climate. Asphalt Roofing; Fiber-Cement Siding Over Rigid Foam (Furring Strips)

Vented Attic & Siding for Mixed Climate. Asphalt Roofing; Wood Lap Siding Over Rigid Foam (Furring Strips)