Rainscreen / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A residential home undergoing an exterior thermal overcoat renovation
Wall assemblies - renovation

Thermal overcoating: a technical manual for high-performance exterior retrofits

...rainscreen and long-screw fastening Supporting heavy cladding over 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of exterior insulation requires a specialized structural rainscreen system. Traditional nails are insufficient, as the cantilever force of the cladding will compress the insulation and cause the siding to sag. Long-Screw Fast...

Usar masilla para sellar, pero ¿cuál es el mejor tipo?
Air and vapour barriers

Which is the best caulk or sealant for caulking windows and bathrooms etc?

Which is the best caulk or sealant? Finding the right caulking, and better still finding non-toxic caulk for sealing windows or doors, first requires identifying the exact type you need, which means choosing the right caulking for different surfaces and substrates. Hang on tight because discussing the various chemical ...