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4 New Live/Work Housing Design Solutions | Pro Builder
Jul 28, 2020 · Clair. ARCHITECT: Todd Hallett, AIA, TK Design & Associates, [email protected], 248.446.1960 DIMENSIONS: Width: 18 feet, 2 inches, Depth: 42 feet, Living area: 750 sf (office) plus 407 sf (roof terrace); 1,780 total sf Running a business out of the home has become increasingly popular for working professionals and entrepreneurs. And, with advancing technology and the ability to telecommute ...
Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap | Pro Builder
Nov 28, 2018 · When water gets behind exterior cladding—as it inevitably will—it should always encounter a weather-resistive barrier to protect the structure from moisture damage.For many new homes, housewrap serves as this last line of defense. It’s crucial, then, to fully understand the performance differences between housewraps and to use the right one for the job ... or suffer expensive consequences.
Home Trends: 50 Features Homebuyers Want Most | Pro Builder
Jan 15, 2016 · 2/ Open plans. Not surprisingly, open floor plans centered around a great room and kitchen continue to top homeowners’ wish lists. “We’ve jettisoned the formal living room because people want the openness,” says Nick Lehnert, executive director of KTGY Architecture + Planning’s R + D Lab, in Irvine, Calif.
The Best Way to Install Housewrap | Pro Builder
Oct 14, 2021 · Step 1: 12-inch overlap and 1-inch overlap on the sill plate. For max protection, aim for 2-4 inches. Building wrap should be installed from the foundation upward, making sure to overlap joints with the higher course overlapping the lower.
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely | Pro Builder
Feb 27, 2019 · Unfortunately, those little strips of metal are often neglected or inadequately specified within a builder’s quality assurance program.That’s because the problems caused by a bad drip cap installation seldom reveal themselves until long after the warranty period ends.. Such latent consequences take the form of rotted sheathing, trim, and siding, or perhaps deeper structural degradation and ...
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Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word
Oct 7, 2020 · Prynt. ARCHITECT: Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning, [email protected], 925.251.7203 DIMENSIONS: Living areas: 1,944 sf to 3,136 sf A California infill development down the street from the Milpitas City Hall, Prynt is designed in a fresh, contemporary architectural style that reflects the site’s context as well as the spirit of the new residents.
Conditioning the Crawlspace - Pro Builder
Dec 8, 2016 · Best-Practices Checklist for a Conditioned Crawlspace. 1. Drainage: Regardless of climate, make sure landscape irrigation and rain/snow runoff is properly directed away from the foundation. 2. Ground cover: Install a continuous sealed vapor barrier, such as polyethylene sheeting of at least 10 mil thick, extending up the foundation walls to within 2 inches of the sill plate and sealed around ...