Laying Hardwood Flooring on Second Story with No Subfloor

Rift Sawn Oak Flooring - No Subfloor

When building a two-story home, it’s standard to put a subfloor down during the building process, and put the finished flooring (whether it be hardwood, carpet, tile, etc.) down toward the end of the project. I chose to ditch the subfloor altogether, and use one layer of hardwood as both my structure and my finished … Read more

Using XPS Foam and Polyiso Insulation on My Energy-Efficient Home

Exterior XPS Foam Insulation

In an energy-efficient home, the right insulation details are critical. I have a continuous layer of insulation around my entire building envelope. I used multiple layers of XPS foam on the walls and in the foundation, and used polyiso on the roof. Read on to learn more about my design, product selection and installation. We … Read more