Journal of Light Construction: Wood

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

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.

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?

Siding With Cedar Shingles

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:34:15 EST

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

Weathertight Windows

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:03:36 EST

How a wet-climate builder details the layers to keep out the rain.

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.

Roofing With Cedar Shingles

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:15:24 EST

For a long-lasting roof, stick with the best shingle grades and use a ventilating underlayment.

Another Look at Vinyl Siding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:16:50 EST

Manufacturers have successfully tackled some of the issues plaguing this low-cost cladding.

Q&A: Squirrels and Cedar Siding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:03:30 EST

Q: We installed untreated cedar shingles on the exterior walls of a vacation home in central Maryland. Now the owners are complaining that squirrels are eating the new siding. And the squirrels really are eating it - they're not just trying to get inside the house. Is there anything we can apply to the siding to discourage them?

Q&A: Gluing Exterior Trim

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:59:50 EST

Q: When installing stained vertical cedar siding or fascia trim, what type of glue should be used for splices and corners? Some contractors like to dab a little stain on the cut ends of 3-degree splices or on 4-degree corner miters, but is there an exteri

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:57:32 EST

Siding; adhesives

Q&A: Woodpeckers and Cedar Siding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:05:16 EST

Q: We recently completed a house that features vertical T&G cedar siding, but now my clients are complaining about woodpeckers making holes in the siding. Are there any simple techniques for dealing with this problem?

Design: Patterns in Wood

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 03:56:57 EST

Patterns in Wood

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:37:01 EST

Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection

Doing Vinyl Right

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:30:35 EST

When it comes to giving vinyl an authentic period look, the right details make all the difference.

Running a Production Trim Business

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:30:54 EST

An interior trim carpenter whose company specializes in servicing large national builders tells how to produce a high-quality interior finish quickly and efficiently.

Design: Wood Siding Corner Details

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:27:27 EST

Wood siding corner details

Q&A:Various Extractive Bleeding on Cedar Siding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:04:46 EST

Q. I recently installed 20,000 square feet of 1/2x4-inch cedar siding, rough side out, on a project in Connecticut. The exterior wall construction was 6-inch metal steel studs sheathed with 5/8-inch exterior plywood and covered with building wrap. Inside,