Chapter 05 / Field notes
A house book for changing weather.
Detailed, practical readings of exterior systems—written for homeowners who prefer evidence to slogans.
Current folios
Three long-form guides.
Each note separates observation from conclusion and makes room for the particular history of an existing home.
Field note 01 / StormHow to read a roof after hail—without climbing it.
Evidence, safety and a useful record after severe weather.
Field note 02 / Building scienceThe quiet exterior envelope.
How roof, wall and opening layers pass water safely outward.
Field note 03 / MaterialsHow exterior materials age in Minnesota.
What cedar, shingles, siding, metal and finishes ask over time.
Editorial standard
Specific, regional, independent.
These notes are educational and do not replace a site-specific inspection, engineering advice, code review or insurance policy interpretation. They are written from the perspective of Twin Cities exterior work and updated when field practice changes.