Recent Articles
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Windows Before WRB?
Yes, if the flashing details are done right, you can safely install windows before the housewrap
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A Wind-Resistant Eave-Edge Roof Assembly is Put to the Test
A fallen tree provides an opportunity to see how well an eave-edge roof assembly designed for wind-resistance has held its bond over time
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Step Flashing With Exterior Insulation
Flashing walls with continuous exterior insulation and rainscreens sometimes stump installers. Here are a few approaches that can work.
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Kickout Flashing: Often Overlooked and Under Appreciated
Installed right, this first piece of step flashing also includes layers of WRB, self-adhering membrane, and flashing tape, in a smart sequence
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Air Sealing and Insulation in the ProHOME
Building an airtight house requires the right materials and the right techniques
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Leak-Free Skylights
A peel-and-stick membrane under the flashing guarantees that the skylight won’t leak — ever
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Save Energy With Storm Windows
A look at the latest products and how to install them
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Attic-Insulation Upgrade
Seal air leaks first; then add extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement with great bang for the buck