5 Problems with Foil-Backed OSB Radiant Barriers
Oriented strand board (OSB), with a thin layer of low emitting aluminum foil attached to one side, is a common type of thermal-radiant-barrier sheathing. Foil-backed [...]
Oriented strand board (OSB), with a thin layer of low emitting aluminum foil attached to one side, is a common type of thermal-radiant-barrier sheathing. Foil-backed [...]
No matter what kind of siding you choose for your building, its main function is to protect the vulnerable materials beneath it from outside influences [...]
There are many different materials you can choose to build your roof with, but cedar shakes are one of the lesser-known types. Despite being relatively [...]
A required feature of modern multifamily buildings is energy-efficiency. Critical to an energy-efficient building is a tight building envelope, which requires a high-quality air and [...]
Barricade® Roof Underlayments have all of the benefits of both asphalt-saturated felt and synthetic underlayments. However, an added advantage of Barricade® Underlayments is they save [...]
A comparison of Typar® Building Wrap and Tyvek® HomeWrap® for residential construction found several common features; both meet the minimum requirements for water- and air-resistance [...]
Tile roofing has long been a favorite choice among homeowners who prefer a beautiful, economical, and long-lasting solution for their roofs. Unfortunately, tile roofing can [...]
Each year, the cost of heating, cooling, and running a commercial building is steadily rising. This is because energy costs across the board are going [...]
When it comes to roofing, a large portion of homeowners isn’t aware of all the different factors that go into making a roof sturdy and [...]
Getting the little details right when applying seam tape to house wrap will keep air and moisture out of a wall system. Even small taping [...]