One of the great things about using pre-painted siding is the feeling you get when you finish installing a couple rows and stand back to admire your work. You immediately get to see the finished exterior come to life. I …
With the window trim completed, it was time to move on to the corner trim. I purchased two different sizes so that I could attach them together at a right angle but still have both sides extend the same distance …
With a break in bad weather, it was high time to get going on installing the siding. Tyvek water resistant barriers are designed to be protected by siding and will break down if they are left uncovered for too long. …
Nearly 4 months ago I posted that I was dried in, and it wasn’t a lie. The water resistant barrier was fully continuous across the entire surface area of the house. What I left out was the fact that I …
The last step in installing the ERV was to duct the supply and exhaust to the exterior of the house. The manufacturer recommended using insulated flex duct for this portion of the install, since these ducts will run through unconditioned …
Door installation began by first checking that the rough opening was the correct size. I caught a mistake that I had made here, as my rough opening was unfortunately one inch short. I had to either install a smaller door …
Windows allow heat to enter the home via radiation from the sun, and allow heat to both enter and exit the home via conduction (windows are much better conductors of heat than insulated walls). To mitigate this issue, I paid …
The roof has been doing a fine job protecting the house, but as there is a ton of wind in my area, the walls are just as vital to preventing water from damaging the house. The plywood sheathing has been …