Journal of Light Construction: Siding & Trim

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

Tough Mesh

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:13 EST

SlimGuard Gutter Guard installs inside the gutter without caulk or screws

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

Climate-Shield Rain Screen System

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:06:54 EST

Mataverde has developed a whole rain screen system including clips, fasteners, trim packages, and fasteners.

Keeping Water Out of Stucco Walls

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:22:06 EST

Assume that 3-coat stucco leaks, and detail the building envelope with careful flashing and a double-layer water-resistive barrier

Ecoshel Smart-Shingle System

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:01:24 EST

These shingles are squared and fastened to each other in 45-inch-long panels.

Steel Siding

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:20:39 EST

Bayside says its Metal Siding is less prone to expansion and contraction and more durable than wood or vinyl.

It's All in the Name: DAP Spec Line

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:18 EST

DAP's new labeling technique makes choosing the right adhesive or sealant easy.

Sidewall Shingles Over Foam Sheathing

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:45:24 EST

Q: How do I fasten cedar shingles to sidewalls covered with rigid foam?

Securing Rainscreen Siding

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:11:43 EST

Test results show how to properly install clapboards and vertical strapping over exterior foam.

Coastal Techniques: Aluminum Flashing

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:45:34 EST

A Practical Prefab Dormer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:09:10 EST

Building on the ground is faster and safer than framing on the roof.

A Rot-Resistant Chimney Chase

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:09:00 EST

I do quite a bit of siding rehab work, much of it on relatively new houses.

Fixing a Botched Stucco Job

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:06:50 EST

Late last year, a couple called me about some leaking windows on the back of their 5-year-old stucco house. My company hadn't built the home; it was part of a tract development in Southeastern Pennsylvania thrown up during the recent housing boom.

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.

An Energy Retrofit in Stages

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:04:53 EST

I'm a building energy consultant in central Wisconsin. I recently had a chance to perform a major energy retrofit on a modest ranch-style house just south of Lacrosse, Wis.

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.

Restoring An Island Fortress Brick by Brick

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:06 EST

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.