BuildaBetterHome.org
What is Build a Better Home?
Designed to provide builders and homeowners the construction guidelines they need to protect their homes against damaging moisture infiltration, the Build a Better Home program from APA - The Engineered Wood Association encourages better building practices for the key elements of a residential structure:
- roof
- walls
- foundation
Through publications, a full-scale demonstration house in Madison, Wisconsin, and numerous training events, this program provides builders and home-buyers the information they need to build a better home.
Building on the Heritage of Wood Construction
Throughout the world, properly constructed wood homes have lasted for centuries. Wood has been the building material of choice for residential and light commercial builders because of its strength and durability. However, an increasing number of homes are encountering moisture-related problems. Growing public concern, and a shortage of well-trained construction trade professionals point to the need for an extensive education outreach program to educate builders, design professionals and homeowners on how to properly install and detail engineered wood materials used in residential housing today.
A Wealth Of Information At Your Fingertips
Buildabetterhome.org is only one of several components of the APA web site. Expanded, detailed information on selecting and using engineered wood products is just a click away: simply click on the APA logo on the banner at the top of your screen, or click on the APA home page link in the left-hand column.
Build a Better Home PUBLICATIONS
Download free PDFs from the APA Publications Library.
• BBH: Foundations
• BBH: Walls
• BBH: Roofs
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BBH: Mold and Mildew