Journal of Light Construction: Fences & Retaining Walls

Long-Span PVC Deck Rail

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:23:12 EST

The Azek Rail spans a full 10 feet between posts

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

Mounting an Ornamental Iron Railing

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:25:21 EST

Q: The low-slope roof on the addition I'm building has an ornamental iron railing at the edge. Since the roof won't be used as a deck, it's just there for appearance.

Straightening a Stone Wall With Steel Pins and Helical Tiebacks

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:21:38 EST

Good drainage and a network of steel pins and helical tiebacks give this wall a new lease on life.

Grab Hold: Loctite Power Grab Clear Construction Adhesive

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:19 EST

Nine times tackier than other products on the market, Power Grab Clear works for a variety of materials and projects.

Clear View: Genova Products Genovations Glass Railing

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:59 EST

Add safety without impeding views with Genovations glass railings.

Seawalls Sprout in front of Dauphin Island Houses

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:46:11 EST

Tightening a House When Replacing the Siding

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:06:20 EST

I don't think my client was planning on an energy retrofit when he first talked to me about repairing and repainting the shingle siding on his 120-year-old Massachusetts home.

Idiot-Proof Railings

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:42:08 EST

The Stair Simple Axxys Railing System uses unique pivoting connectors to join the stair rail to the newel post and the balusters to the rail, eliminating any need for complex miter cuts.

Tightening the Shell From Outside

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:04:47 EST

Our construction company recently completed a major remodel and energy retrofit of a split-level home in northern Vermont.

Siding With Cedar Shingles

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:03:05 EST

Install a tight weather barrier, choose top-quality shingles, and use smart production techniques.

Waterproofing Membrane for Deck and Fence Posts

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:33:38 EST

Self-adhesive wrap applied to below-grade section is designed to preventag rot.

Trenchless Excavation

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:31:57 EST

In the hands of a skilled operator, a horizontal boring machine can solve tough drainage problems without damage to the landscaping.

Transcend Boards - No Plastic Bottom Allows Moisture To Escape

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:02:20 EST

Co-extruded decking is made with a plastic shell, but Trex leaves the plastic off the bottom of Transcend boards so that moisture can escape and the surface can accept adhesives.

Toxin-Free Modified Wood Resists Insects and Microorganisms

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:01:10 EST

Titan Wood Limited’s Accoya pine lumber has been treated with a concentrated form of vinegar in a process called acetylation, which makes it inedible to insects and rot-causing microorganisms without adding toxins.

Cold-Bend Hardwood Boards - No Steaming Required

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:53:29 EST

You can bend Cold-Bend hardwood boards without steaming, says the maker, because they were already steamed during manufacturing, then compressed in length, a process that “accordions” the long grain fibers and makes them flexible.

Adding Under On a Hillside

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:43:36 EST

A steep slope and a tight lot call for some imaginative foundation solutions.

Crown Heritage EasAlign Handrail Joiner

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:53:58 EST

Joining stair handrail sections requires painstaking fitting and fastening, but the EasAlign system by Crown Heritage can make the job easier.

Manufactured Deck Railings

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:45 EST

A list of companies that offer deck-rail kits, plus links to their products

Manufactured Deck Railings

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:56 EST

These durable systems are much easier to install than site-built rails.