A cast-in-place concrete sill sheds water outside and protects the framing on the inside
Architectural Shutters - Fail-Safe Decks - High-Tech Wood Preservative - Ladder Attachment - Foundation Straps - Flexible Perm Rating - Straw Structural Panels - Garage-Door Brace
All windows worth buying should carry a valid warranty and meet basic structural and thermal performance measures. On the coast, however, strong winds and blowing rain make it imperative that windows meet even more stringent performance requirements. Editor Clayton DeKorne sorts through the...
Providing an air space behind wood trim and siding is the best way to make them last.
For doors with applied casings, simple flashings made from self-healing membrane serve the same purpose as fins
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Our annual listing of features and departments
While curb appeal still holds some cachet with buyers, it's what lies beneath a beautiful facade that really counts in the long run. Ted Cushman reports on the hard-won experience of Smokey Saduk, who has pioneered the use of low-maintenance synthetics backed by an impeccable weather barrier to...
Sun Block for Windows - Critical Control Joints
Guidelines for bay windows
Our annual pick of products designed to help you work smarter, faster, and better.
A few minutes of time and a few dollars of materials can prevent expensive headaches.
Air blocker; quick frieze; decking; exterior doors; ventilation
Small-parts packer; vinyl siding; patio doors; outdoor living
In regions vulnerable to wind-borne debris and hurricane-force winds, the code offers more than one way for coastal builders to comply with new impact-resistance rules.
Designing dormers that fit
A California remodeler tells how he retrofits weatherstripping on existing wood windows for sound and thermal insulation.
Making windows fit the exterior elevation
Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection
When it comes to giving vinyl an authentic period look, the right details make all the difference.
An interior trim carpenter whose company specializes in servicing large national builders tells how to produce a high-quality interior finish quickly and efficiently.