Rain Screen Wall

By Robert Robillard

Photo Components of a Rain Screen Wall The basic rain screen wall configuration, incorporates two layers, the house sheathing and weather barrier and the house siding both separated by an air space. What is a rain screen wall? A rain screen wall is a very successful siding installation method for deterring rainwater intrusion into walls.…

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AZEK Trim and Deck Boards

By Robert Robillard

PVC Trim And Decking Boards By AZEK AZEK Building Products Company offers an array of building materials for outdoor applications. AZEK Trim and Deck Boards,  Moulding, Porch and Rail products that are maintenance free and easy to install. AZEK Trim is the number one brand of pvc trim nationally – it is an excellent wood…

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Moisture Intrusion Into The Building Envelope

By Robert Robillard

Moisture Intrusion Into The Building Envelope = Big Problem! Today’s guest post is from my friend Mark Parlee. Mark is a builder and building consultant who deals with moisture intrusion and construction defects reporting in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. My first introduction to Mark was when I read his excellent article written for…

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