Q: I am building a home. The contractor just installed my windows and has started to install the vinyl siding. It seems as if any water or air that might get behind the siding will flow inside my home ...

DuPont's Protection Solutions unit has launched a 12-inch wide flashing tape for the construction industry. The tape will be used to create a protective envelope around heads and jambs of windows and ...

Properly installed flashing is a critical element of the building envelope, as it directs water away from the opening to the weather resistant barrier, which in turn directs the water to anexit point ...

Have you ever heard a contractor or other DIYer talk about "flashing" and wondered what they mean? Or maybe you've got a rough idea but need clarification on the number of flashing types available.

Las Vegas — Two plastic building products won their award categories at the International Builders' Show (IBS), which drew a bustling crowd of 124,000 to the Las Vegas Convention Center along with its ...