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Remodeling Tips

Remodeling a Room? What You Should Know Before You Start

Remodeling is exciting — but starting without a plan turns it into a chaotic, over-budget project. Here's how to plan a room remodel the right way, like a pro.

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Exterior wall framing during a Legacy Contracting Company project

Building Science

Exterior Framing Methods to Limit Heat Transfer via Conduction

A standard wall lets heat pour straight through the studs, tanking the R-value you paid for. Here's why that happens — and the framing methods that stop it.

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Insulation between floor joists during a Legacy Contracting Company project

Building Science

Understanding Insulation

We insulate to keep the outside out and the inside in. To do it well, you first have to understand the three ways heat moves — conduction, convection, and radiation.

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