Journal of Light Construction: Exterior

Air-Sealing Without Foam

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:03:46 EST

Tape is best, but the right caulk can also provide a tough, reliable seal

Copemaster Update

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:06 EST

You can still buy parts -- and a new model is in the works

Chappell Master Framer Square

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:21:19 EST

This precise, American-made, stainless-steel layout instrument has unique decimal scales and patented rafter tables

Recycled Pavers

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:00 EST

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

Markable Coating

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:16 EST

Sherwin-Williams’ Dry Erase Coating can be written on with a marker, then wiped clean

Deck Lights

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:23:09 EST

Fiberon's Accent Lights are recessed into the deck surface

Low-Profile Sidewall Flashing

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:31:35 EST

A less obtrusive and more durable alternative to kick-out flashings

Patching Veneer Plaster

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:03 EST

Tips from a thread on fixing a hole in a plaster ceiling

Troweling Air-Entrained Concrete

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:25:27 EST

Can hard-troweling air-entrained concrete lead to delaminations?

Dry Veneer

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:48 EST

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

Rubber Roof

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:45 EST

EuroSlate and EuroShake roofing is made from recycled rubber tires

PSS1 Sharpening Tool

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:48:16 EST

A handy little system for honing blades on the job site

DeWalt DWE357 Reciprocating Saw

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:47:06 EST

A good tool for making cuts in tight spots

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

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Roofer's Safety Equipment

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:12 EST

The Li'L Bucket of Safe-Tie has everything a worker needs to be OSHA-compliant up on the roof

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

Patching Plaster

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:54:36 EST

Use setting compound and drywall patches to quickly repair holes in plaster

Pretty Face

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:42:20 EST

Johnson Hardware's pre-assembled Wall Mounted Fascia goes with the company's sliding door track