Siding

Rainscreen for Cedar Shingles
Create a crisscross rainscreen with vertical and horizontal furring strips to provide proper drainage, ventilation, and nailing support over continuous insulation.
A Stucco Wall Assembly Done Right
A high-performance rainscreen is crucial to building a successful stucco wall assembly.
Sorting Through Siding: IBS Expert Roundtable
From wood to plastic, and everything in between, siding choices have exploded in recent years.
Prevent WRB Tears at Corners
A piece of bevel wood siding pushes housewrap tightly into the corner without tearing.
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Sealing Gaps in Exterior Siding
Discover different exterior applications for a high-quality sealant.
Replacing a Damaged Clapboard
Use an oscillating multitool to remove and replace the cracked section.
What to Consider When Choosing Black Siding
If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect.
Podcast Episode 647: Sealing Can Lights, Porch Conversions, and Redwood Siding
Listeners write in about opera and keeping young by building and ask questions about leaky light fixtures, porch conversions, and installing wood siding.
The Complicated Role of a Water-Resistive Barrier
Choose the right WRB product and install it well, because if you're not keeping water out, nothing else matters.
A Study in Contrasts
A historical front facade contrasts with the modern details of a rear addition in this 1900s Greek revival.

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