Journal of Light Construction: Concrete & Masonry

Recycled Pavers

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:00 EST

Made of recycled rubber and plastic, Azek Pavers feel firm but have some give

Dry Veneer

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:48 EST

Versetta Stone is a nonstructural stamped concrete veneer that’s installed without mortar

Roadside Attraction

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:19:13 EST

This historic Massachusetts store is a magnet for out-of-control vehicles

Dressing Up A Garage Door

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:21 EST

Wooden “skins” add a classy touch to an insulated steel overhead door

Three-Coat Stucco Over Foam

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:54:41 EST

Traditional cement-based stucco can be applied over rigid foam, as long as you get the details right

Upgrading the WRB With a Drainage Mat

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:53:54 EST

Installing one of these membranes can help prevent rot behind stone and masonry veneers

Self-Adhered Housewrap

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:38:34 EST

BlueskinVP serves as both housewrap and air barrier

Rotproof Doors

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:37:48 EST

Masonite's "Lemieux Torrefied Collection" doors are treated to resist heat, cold, and moisture

Lightweight Roof Tiles

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:20:45 EST

Quarrix Composite Tiles weigh a lot less than concrete and clay and come in six colors

Skylift Roof Risers

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:40:24 EST

A simple way to add a patio roof cover

Built-Up Exterior Trim

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:51:30 EST

Solutions for building up trim to better complement the thickness of cedar shingles

No-Rot Ledger

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:56:19 EST

The Deck Ledger system consists of extruded aluminum ledger boards and joist hangers

Easy Post Wrap

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:29:03 EST

Preassembled KleerWrap can be put in place by a single worker

Wind-Resistant Doors

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:58:41 EST

GlassCraft's Impact Fiberglass Entry Doors are approved for use in high-wind zones of Florida and Texas

Adjustable Column

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:57:05 EST

The Lally Lock is a three-part height-adjustable Lally column

Whatever Happened to 30# Felt?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:37:09 EST

Asphalt-impregnated felt — aka tar paper — enjoyed a 100-year run as the preeminent roofing and siding underlayment.

Small EIFS Repairs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:42:34 EST

A stucco contractor explains how to patch minor nicks and abrasions in EIFS while matching the original finish

Faux Shakes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:10:38 EST

Bellaforte polymer roofing shakes can be installed to look like rough-hewn wood shakes

Three Ways to Vent a Soffit

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:32:35 EST

Cor-A-Vent corrugated polypropylene vents offer a low-profile soffit alternative to metal strip vents and perforated fiber-cement panels

Do Synthetic Underlayments Make for Better Roofs?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:46:59 EST

While some old pros are sticking with organic felts because they're low-priced and breathable, many are moving to synthetics for greater flexibility