With everyday advancements in technology, we now have the ability to install sensors that can monitor building performance after the build is complete. Carpenter Ben Bogie discusses the sensors he uses to measure temperature, wood moisture equivalent, humidity, and indoor-air quality. By keeping track of how assemblies are functioning, we can catch issues in building components before they become costly mistakes. The post Why We Need Building Sensors appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Why We Need Building Sensors
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“Once you educate yourself, you’re going to feel obligated to share that knowledge. That, to me, is what perpetuates our craft.” – Travis Brungardt, Builder, Catalyst Construction, Prairie Village, Kan. […] The post Keep Craft Alive: Travis Brungardt, Builder appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Keep Craft Alive: Travis Brungardt, Builder This is the third of five houses by architect Emily Mottram and builder Patrice Cappelletti. Part of “a little solar community,” it is meant to be a prototype for net-zero […] The post Building a Prototype For Net-Zero Neighborhoods appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Building a Prototype For Net-Zero Neighborhoods The owner of this accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Portland, Oregon, decided against a freestanding unit in favor of one above her existing attached garage in order to preserve her […] The post A Loft to Meet Code appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger A Loft to Meet Code This is one of A3 Architects’s earlier net-zero homes. It was built using double-stud wall construction at a time when few builders were doing so, particularly on Cape Cod. The […] The post Balanced Performance appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Balanced Performance I thought DeWalt’s new cordless 20v coil roofing nailer would be a toy compared to a pneumatic version. I was wrong. This tool operates and is configured the same as […] The post Legit Cordless Roofing Nailer appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Legit Cordless Roofing Nailer Even if you don’t think you need another battery-powered work light, you should really check out the elegant designs from Ledlenser, a German manufacturer of portable LED lights of all […] The post High-Quality Work Lights appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger High-Quality Work Lights In the shop, it’s pretty easy to construct durable benches at optimal height, but at the job site is another story. For years, I used plywood or an old door […] The post Smart, Sturdy Worktable appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Smart, Sturdy Worktable I am getting ready to insulate the cathedral ceiling of my new sunroom here in New England. I have researched airflow baffles that need to be installed between the roof […] The post Baffled by Baffles appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Baffled by Baffles I’m building a freestanding deck with three beams to support the joists. Each beam will be supported by four concrete footings. The total height of decking, beams, joists, and post-base […] The post Does My Deck Need Posts? appeared first on Fine Homebuilding. via Blogger Does My Deck Need Posts? |