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February 21, 2019

Stairs: Continuous Insulation Beside Stairs Along the Exterior Foundation Wall

When a staircase is located along the exterior foundation wall, framing a 2X6 wall against the stairs results in a...
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Water Management and Basements: Stop the Wicking 2

This basement was built to OBC, with no additional water management strategies in place.
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Water Management and Basements: Stop the Wicking 1

Trevor uses a Cosella-Dorken product called “DELTA®- FOOTING BARRIER”, as a capillary break to prevent wicking from the footing through...
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Water Management and Basements: Water’s Not My Friend

Keeping our basements dry and homeowners comfortable, will be an on-going challenge for many builders. Success however, is in the...
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Walls and Attic Spaces: Insulating Walls Adjacent to Attic Spaces

As flat ceilings go the way of the dinosaur, vaults and tall walls intersecting with attic spaces are becoming the...
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