For any construction project in the 21st century, achieving energy-efficiency is a prime directive. Among the arsenal of tools available to builders charged with constructing exterior walls, insulated ...

Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation. This is a critical role in ...

I’ve been looking at wall sheathing for use on my house and I came across a product named Zip System Wall and Roof Sheathing. It’s a product that eliminates the need for house wrap. Has anyone used ...

This podcast explains the rigor building materials must comply with to receive a designation of “fire-rated wall assembly.” EXACOR Wall Sheathing, a new exterior wall sheathing that balances structure ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LP Building Products recently added a new case study to its online product literature portfolio. The latest installment focuses on Lantz-Boggio Architects and their ...