Do houses built in the rain develop mold or structural issues? Here's what to know, and what to do if your house is in ...

In Admiral Insurance Co. v. Tocci Building Corp., 120 F.4th 933 (1st Cir. 2024), the federal Court of Appeals ruled that, under current ...

For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of rebuilding their home can be daunting. Not only is there confusion about how ...

First, you need to use extruded polystyrene foam (typically blue or pink), as opposed to the white, beady foam sheets. This ...

"With us, it takes one day to frame a roof and one ... "It's so hard to get wood out of residential construction and it's mainly the roof sheathing - the plywood sheathing in the roof.

The historic lantern tower that sat above the Second Church in Dorchester for more than 200 years before being taken down for ...

When wood foundations fail, it's always a case of poor construction techniques. The key elements are properly sized sheathing and framing, secure floor tie-ins and proper drainage. Strength is ...

Exterior framing is well underway, establishing the structural framework for the expansion. The installation of exterior sheathing is set to begin soon, while wood blocking in window openings and ...

A BC homeowner decided to take legal action against his strata because he believed the strata was putting off necessary ...

In the Southwest, clay roofs have been popular because they perform best in the region’s hot, dry climate and have a long ...

which includes laying sheathing, applying drip edges, and installing shingles using the stair-step method. Add an ice-and-water shield during this step for extra durability against weather and leaks.

These key moments — and many others — came to define Desert Modern architecture and continue to captivate enthusiasts around ...