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Spend Money Now on Features You Can't Change Later
Building your home is exciting. Choosing each item, from furniture to finishes, is a thrilling part of the custom build process. But there are some parts of your custom home design that can't be changed once the construction is complete. It's these pieces that, while vital to the structural longevity of your home, often get overlooked during planning. Including these aspects in your budget now can prevent more serious problems from occurring down the road. Make sure your home remains a quality investment for years to come by spending some extra money for these purposes.
Read MoreBehind the Build: What You Don't See Can Matter Most
When you're building a dream home, the things you can see might consume your thoughts. Whether you're choosing the perfect paint shade or custom cabinetry, much of your planning time will be spent dwelling over décor details. And, why not? It's these small touches that will make a new, custom home undeniably yours.
Read MoreBefore Meeting a Custom Builder, Do These 5 Things
After weeks of research, you've finally narrowed your list of potential home builders. The next step? Meet with the candidates you've chosen. The builder you choose will become your partner for the next year, so it is important to pick someone you trust who has the right qualifications.
Read MoreAvoiding the Moisture Sandwich
Vapor control isn’t just for the walls. Learn the tips managing vapor control layers within the floor assembly.
Read MoreBuilding Resilience Q&A with VP of Product Engineering Kurt Koch
Huber Engineered Wood's Kurt Koch discusses disaster safety, risk reduction and building for resilience in this interview with FLASH, an organization committed to strengthening homes and safeguarding families.
Read MoreFighting Moisture During Renovation and Restoration
Long Island-based builder Paul Patera discusses how he uses ZIP System sheathing and tape for both renovation and restoration projects.
Read MoreHow to Build a Huge Custom Home with a Continuous Air and Water Barrier
Kentucky-based Atchison Heller goes full fluid-applied flashing for a 13,000-square-foot custom home to achieve a super air- and water-tight building enclosure.
Read MoreHow This Alabama Builder Improved Air Sealing and Blower Door Tests
Will King, a custom home builder in the humid, hot southeast climate, uses ZIP System building enclosures products for tighter seal.
Read MoreIntegrated Water‑Resistive Barrier or Housewrap? There is No Question.
Simply being “built-to-code” is becoming a thing of the past with higher-quality products making a bigger entrée into more traditional spaces.
Read MoreAdvanTech Subflooring vs. OSB vs. Plywood
Matt Risinger, owner of Risinger & Co. and experienced builder who specializes in fine craftsmanship and building science, shares his experiences with high-quality OSB and plywood.
Read MoreWhy I Choose ZIP System® Sheathing and Tape for Quick Rough Dry‑In
John Hourihan of Vintage Builders shares his reasons for choosing ZIP System sheathing and tape for roof applications in New England.
Read MoreMaintaining Building Schedules with Confidence
The Story of a Cleveland Developer Revitalizing a City at an Extraordinary Rate
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