Journal of Light Construction: All Foundations & Framing Articles

Second Look

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:23:09 EST

A year after it was reviewed in JLC, how is the Hilti Autofeed Drywall Screw Magazine holding up?

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

Formwork for Carpenters

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:37:50 EST

Developed by a Utah contractor, the Spider Tie system is for builders and remodelers who want to do their own formwork

TJ Shear Brace Installation

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:13:14 EST

A Simpson Strong-Tie rep follows up on a JLC reference to the company's anchor-bolt spacers

Patching Veneer Plaster

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:03 EST

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

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

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

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

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

Warmer, Drier Basements

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:46:09 EST

Superior Wallsí XiPlus foundation panels have an insulation value of R-21

Repairable Moment Frame

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:06:56 EST

The Strong Frame SMF withstands earthquakes better than most special moment frames, says Simpson

Sandy's Flood Damage, Through an Engineer's Eyes

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 01:47:31 EST

An engineer investigating flood insurance claims sheds light on the mechanisms of damage.

Fixing Chinese Drywall: A Tampa Builder Hits Top Gear

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 02:29:53 EST

Carelessness helped create Florida’s Chinese drywall disaster. Cleaning it up is a job for a very careful builder.

To Elevate - or What? Staten Island Homeowners Ponder their Options

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:30:27 EST

As Hurricane Katrina taught in New Orleans, the road home after a hurricane is not a simple path.

Beating the Principle of Accumulated Error

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:43:33 EST

It wasn't surprising that accumulated errors had added up to make the assembled cabinet unit too big to fit.

Building Stem Wall Foundations - Part II

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:13:41 EST

Continuous steel reinforcement ties the poured concrete walls to the footings