Controlling the movement of air between indoor and outdoor environments is a key concern when building comfortable, energy efficient homes. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 40 percent of the energy used to heat and cool a building is due to uncontrolled air leakage. Therefore, it is important for builders to have a thorough understanding of air barrier materials and installation strategies.
Quite simply, an air barrier is a material or system
Kameron Westcott is making holiday memories in her brand new home. After decorating her doorstep with pumpkins — pink ones, of course — The Real Housewives of Dallas cast member is adding twinkling Christmas lights to the exterior of her manse. And in true Kameron form, the decor has taken on a rosy hue.
In a recent Instagram post, the pink-lover shared a look at her festive lights. “November 5th and… Christmas lights are up!!”
Painting your home’s insides or outsides can be a gigantic venture of time and money, hence, you will need to broaden the lifespan of your paint. Keeping up your paintwork is simple, as long as you set aside some effort to investigate any harm caused to the inside or outside walls. Taking consideration and fixing minor harm is significantly less difficult than holding up until it forms into something important that must be fixed by
A Santa Barbara County firefighter hoses down flames on a deck on fire at a home on Cieneguitas Road in Santa Barbara Thursday afternoon. (Mike Eliason / Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo)
A fire damaged the wood deck and exterior wall of a Santa Barbara home Thursday afternoon, according to the County Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to the residence on the 800 block of Cieneguitas Road at 2:19 p.m. and found an exterior deck
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV made its official debut this week, arriving with an available 1,000 horsepower tri-motor powertrain, four-wheel-steering, adaptive air suspension and other impressive features that will help it compete with offerings like the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck. We also learned all about the new battery-electric pickup’s exterior dimensions this week, which indicate the truck is a bit stubbier than a comparable light-duty truck, but also quite a bit wider.
The GMC
Decorating the exterior entrances to our homes is a wonderful way to mark the seasons and special events. At this time of year, holiday fare is abundant with options for everything from wreaths to trees, signage and lights. Where you live tends to dictate what way you will go. City homes vary from the classic look to imaginative takes on colors and shapes that have a chic persona.
Sutton Stracke is serious about design. She has two closets (and a boutique) filled with pieces from world-renowned designers, and she tapped an interior-design pro to spruce up her daughter Porter’s dorm room. And as we now know, Sutton’s fall decor is a pretty serious affair, too.
In a snap that seems to capture her on the stoop of her new home, the fashion plate — who just moved — posed against a backdrop of
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The original Try Street Terminal in downtown Pittsburgh served as a hub for shipping and manufacturing companies. Railway lines ran through the building, and trains could pull in to unload cargo. Constructed in 1921, the historic landmark has now been transformed into a vibrant residential community known as Terminal 21.
Strada LLC led the renovation project with a nod to preserving its heritage. The style
When it comes to installing exterior trim over a rainscreen, penetrations are an area that you need to pay a little extra attention to. What we’re going to need to do is create an escutcheon block for each pipe or wire that exits the sheathing, but we need to provide solid backing for this to be affixed to—in this case we’re going to cut small pieces of our 1 x 3 strapping and install them
When it comes to installing windows and trimming them out with a rainscreen system, you have a couple of options. One way is to install the window 3/4 in. out by placing it over some plywood bucks, which makes for a trim install with no extension jams. But in this demonstration we’re going to install the window flush with the sheathing plane and add extension jams.
Whenever possible I like to batch cut and pre-assemble
Whether you’re building a new home or making exterior updates, there are many decisions you’ll have to make. Perhaps topping the list in importance is what materials you select for your roofing and siding. Not only do your selections impact your home’s curb appeal, but some choices have the potential to save you money and help increase your family’s safety.
Here are some things to consider, as well as some of the reasons why many
ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — thyssenkrupp Elevator has completed construction on the exterior of its 420-foot-tall Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC), which will be home to the tallest elevator test tower in the Western Hemisphere, as the building reached its topping-out point today at The Battery Atlanta.
The milestone brings the vertical transportation leader one step closer to completion of its new North American headquarters. The three-building headquarters will also include the adjacent
Over 13,000 flattened aluminium cans decorate the facade of Dutch fashion label Daily Paper’s inaugural shop in the US, which has opened in Manhattan, New York.
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Recycled cans cover Daily Paper store in New York
The two-storey Daily Paper store spans 1,140 square feet (106 square metres) and occupies a prominent corner building in Manhattan’s Lower Eastside.
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The Daily Paper store occupies a corner plot in Manhattan’s
Homeowners want their residences to look inviting inside and out. Part of keeping an attractive property involves addressing issues that can compromise not only the appearance of a home, but even its integrity.
People who live in regions with high humidity may find their homes are vulnerable to exterior mildew growth. Mildew is a kind of mold. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of hyphae, which are multicellular filaments,
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As soon as Ryan Serhant set foot in a certain 7,670-square-foot townhouse in Brooklyn, he knew he had to have it… but he wanted to make just a few tweaks.
After buying the property in 2018, the Million Dollar
Nissan has finally unveiled the production-spec Magnite model. It is the brand’s made-for-India sub-compact SUV offering seeking to take on heavyweights like the Kia Sonet, Maruti Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue. The Magnite is based on the same platform as the Renault Triber and aims to offer a spacious cabin, possibly the best in its segment. It will also debut a new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
Nissan marks the completion of a year since the global launch of the 2020 Nissan Patrol with the introduction of a new body colour for audiences across the region. Fans of the iconic SUV can now purchase the 2021 Nissan Patrol in a new ‘Nuance Beige’ colour, while enjoying its class-leading power, supremely crafted luxury and unparalleled on- and off-road capabilities. Furthermore, the Patrol’s wonderfully plush interiors are also available in a new Tan colour
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