Ahead of the Curve Archives - A&J Energy Consultants

When a staircase is located along the exterior foundation wall, framing a 2X6 wall against the stairs results in a...

This basement was built to OBC, with no additional water management strategies in place.

Trevor uses a Cosella-Dorken product called “DELTA®- FOOTING BARRIER”, as a capillary break to prevent wicking from the footing through...

Keeping our basements dry and homeowners comfortable, will be an on-going challenge for many builders. Success however, is in the...

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

A follow-up to Party Walls: No Odour, No Noise, pictures are worth 1000 words.

Designers, framers, insulators and drywallers think of party walls with two main functions: fire ratings and sound transmission class. These...

It’s always been tricky knowing how to tie-in the header wrap on the second floor rim joists to the rest...

A better mouse trap: EASY header wrap installation for room over garage with Brick Veneer.

A better mouse trap: EASY header wrap installation for room over garage. Logistics of header wrap installation:

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