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For any construction project in the 21st century, achieving energy-efficiency is a prime directive. Among the arsenal of tools available to builders charged with constructing exterior walls, insulated ...

Dublin, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Exterior Sheathing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ...

Q: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction because I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...

In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a transformative shift with the advent of more integrated building materials. One such product is structural continuous insulation for the ...

DEAR TIM: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I have seen carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...

This is a guest blog post by Barry Eliason, of Structure Tech Home Inspections and Private Eye Moisture Testing. The agent on the phone was politely asking me if I thought I had gotten it wrong. First ...

Researchers have demonstrated that wooden nail connections, when optimized for factors like nail diameter, sheathing material, and spacing, can significantly enhance the shear performance of timber ...