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 ...

Researchers have demonstrated that wooden nail connections, when optimized for factors like nail diameter, sheathing material, and spacing, can significantly enhance the shear performance of timber ...

This photo shows sheathing on under-construction homes in Wake County. House Bill 488 prevents local governments from requiring builders to have sheathing, which ties a home’s frame together, ...