Building Envelope
From insulation and flashing to exterior sheathing, it’s essential that the building envelope of any home be tight, strong, and efficient. Find the latest technology for sturdy, dry, and energy-efficient homes here.
Image: Barricade
Image: Barricade
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Image: Wild Awake | AdobeStock
Brent Hull's historically authentic window gets it name from its promised performance: to last 100 years.
All images: Hullworks
Brent Hull's historically authentic window gets it name from its promised performance: to last 100 years.
All images: Hullworks
This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam.
All photos: courtesy IBACOS
This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam.
All photos: courtesy IBACOS
Image: URSA
Image: URSA
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Image: The Toidi / Stock.adobe.com
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Image: ME Image / Stock.adobe.com
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Image: chaylek | AdobeStock
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Image: dizain | AdobeStock.com
