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Foundation Waterproofing Membrane
Live from the International Builders' Show, Josh Salinger discusses keeping water out of basements with this membrane from Delta-MS.
Podcast 533: Missing-Middle Housing, Collateral Damage From Demo, and Midwest BS Symposium
The crew hear from listeners about good construction screws and Chicago building codes before taking questions about improving a row house, and fixing tile substrates.
Podcast 517: Sizing Stringers for Wet Wood, Odd Foundations, and Concrete Domes
The crew hears about indoor-air quality and reclaiming flooring before taking questions about stair stringers, mudsill details, and building a concrete dome.
Podcast 511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines
Patience vs. experience, tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.
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Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction demonstrate how Stabila's LA 180L Layout Station made laying the mudsill and interior basement walls more efficient.
Subslab Insulation With Mineral Wool
Travis and Joe of Catalyst Construction describe how and why they installed Rockwool Comfortboard under what will be the finished concrete floor.
Water Management Below Grade
Learn how Tremco's line of foundation waterproofing products were used on the exterior foundation walls at FHB House Kansas to contribute to an energy-efficient home.
Forming Foundation Walls
Get a tour of a foundation project and learn about layout methods, setting and bracing forms, and insulating to protect footings from cold weather.
Detailed Assemblies for an Airtight Small Home
Designer Amber Westerman shares drawings and details for building a high-performing slab-on-grade foundation, double-stud wall, and truss roof with nontoxic materials.
Masonry Shaping Tools
Hammers and chisels are essential for fitting stones, bricks, and concrete blocks. Here are common styles of these tools and tips for using them.

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