Journal of Light Construction: Fiber Cement Roofing

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.

Open-Joint Siding

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:06:26 EST

In the Seattle area, where I work, we get a lot of rain. From the mid-90s to the mid-2000s, there were many high-profile cases of water damage caused by improperly detailed siding, mostly on condos and other multifamily housing.

Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Wallboard From Georgia-Pacific Gypsum

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:26:49 EST

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum. An alternative to paper-faced gypsum, DensArmor Plus features glass mat facings on both sides as well as a glass-fiber-reinforced core to resist moisture and mold and mildew growth. The product can replace traditional drywall throughout the home or be used in areas prone to moisture, such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements. DensArmor Plus is Greenguard certified. 800.225.6119. www.gpgypsum.com.

A Fiber-Cement Sunburst

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:57:03 EST

Full-scale layout simplifies the process of cutting the tapered clapboards.

Malco FCC4 Guillotine Shear

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:09:31 EST

Cut fiber-cement siding without a cloud of hazardous dust with the FCC4 Guillotine Shear by Malco.

Letters

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:16:10 EST

Remodeling opportunities abound; weatherization wages too low; in defense of vinyl siding; more

Q&A: Back-Priming Fiber-Cement Siding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:04:20 EST

Q: We ordered preprimed HardiePlank lap siding to finish a project, but when it was delivered, we discovered that the backs were left unprimed. Normally, we back-prime wood clapboards, but I'm not sure this step is needed with fiber-cement siding, and the manufacturer's Web site is mute on the subject. Is back-priming necessary?

Manufactured Deck Railings

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:56 EST

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

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:16:01 EST

Clips for flat tiles; mounting blocks; aluminum-and-glass railing; crawlspace ventilation; fibercement siding panels; more

Ridgid R3400 Fiber-Cement Saw

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:09:14 EST

Last fall I reviewed several saws that collect the dust generated when fiber cement is cut.

Q&A: How to Build a Climbing Wall

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:02:33 EST

Q: I'm planning an addition for a client who wants to turn a 22-foot-high wall into a climbing wall. He would like this wall to closely resemble stone, but he doesn't want it to cost as much as natural stone. I've poured a lot of flat concrete, but I have never built something like this - so I really don't have a clue what materials we should use. How are climbing walls normally constructed?

Q&A: Concrete Without Steel?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:02:19 EST

Q: Does the addition of fibers eliminate the need for steel in a concrete-slab basement floor?

Cutting The Dust From Fiber Cement

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:09:52 EST

Specialized tools make for cleaner air and a healthier crew.

JLC Extra: Cutting Fiber Cement - Sources of Supply and Information

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:09:57 EST

This list contains links to various related sources: manufacturers mentioned in the story; makers of circular blades; other articles about safe cutting practices; and MSDS sheets for fiber cement.

On the Job

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:08:16 EST

Future-proof footings; fiber cement at a clip; squeak reducer

Decorative Shingling With Fiber Cement

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:07:40 EST

Pattern shingles can be efficiently produced on site from fiber-cement lap siding.

Letters

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:06:19 EST

OSB on the roof; drywall butt joints; siding solo

Backfill: How to Build a Concrete Canoe

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:03:53 EST

How to Build a Concrete Canoe

Framing a Curved Porch

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:04:23 EST

separate the winners from the runners-up.

On the Job

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:59:09 EST

A weathertight basement door; matching asbestos siding