Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...

Q: I’m trying to educate myself about new construction because I’m thinking of building a home. I see carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What’s the purpose of this funny-looking ...

Question: Yesterday I stopped by my new house that’s under construction. I go there at the end of each day to take photos. I saw a strange board nailed across the wall studs that surely is a mistake.