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This article addresses the issue of unsealed wall stud cavities used as a return air plenum located in a wall between a garage and living space resulting in risks such as indoor air quality issues… Read More

This article addresses the issue of unsealed wall stud cavities or panned floor joists used as a return air plenum resulting in risks such as indoor air quality issues due to negatively pressurized… Read More

This article addresses the issue of interior wall at exterior wall connection with excessive framing resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that could potentially be avoided by using… Read More

This article addresses the issue of framing non-load bearing doors and windows using the same methods as load bearing walls resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that could potentially… Read More

This article addresses the issue of horizontally layered site-made beam resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that could potentially be avoided by using alternate construction… Read More

This article addresses the issue of site-made beam made by laying framing lumber down on the flat and building it up resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that could potentially be… Read More

This article addresses the issue of interior door framed with an excessive amount of wood resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that could potentially be avoided by using alternate… Read More

This article addresses the issue of inset flanged windows in a 2x6 wall resulting in a significant amount of extra wood around window opening resulting in extra costs of both time and materials that… Read More

This article addresses the issue of top chord bearing truss in conventional residential construction framing in Phoenix AZ consuming considerably more wood than should have been used resulting in… Read More

High performance homes—due to superior insulation, better performing windows and more efficient lighting and appliances, can be expected to have smaller sensible cooling loads than typical new homes… Read More