JLC Magazine 2009 December
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Raising the Pitch of an Existing Roof
By Elmer Miller
By combining trusses with stick framing, the author was able to frame a new roof without damaging the finished rooms below. -
Mud-Bed Showers
By Robert Zschoche
Floated mortar walls provide a flat, plumb setting bed over irregular wall framing. -
A Shop-Built Conical Roof
By Mike Rand
Truss-style construction simplified the framing of this serpentine roofline.
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From the Forums
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Comparing Miter Saws
Carpenters put some saws and blades through their paces, and discuss their observations.
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Bathtub Choices For A Spec House
What's nicer than fiberglass but low-maintenance and reasonable in cost?
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Troubleshooting A Wet Cathedral Roof
Condensation on the underside of roof sheathing in a cathedralized South Carolina roof.
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Mitered Corner Decking Details
Here's a discussion about how to make mitered corners on decks or deck rails look good in the long
From the Archive
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Protecting the Job Site
By Steve Price
Jim Price describes simple but effective ways to keep an occupied home scratch-free during -
Safety Lessons
By Various
Eleven first-person accounts of job-site accidents - and lessons learned the hard way. -
Air-Sealing The Story-and-a-Half
By David Legg
Home performance expert David Legg delves into a challenging problem: blocking the air leaks in -
Lead-Safe Remodeling
By Tom O'Brien
Lead safety regulations can complicate life whenever you tear into an old house. -
Installing Cable Railings
By Kim and Linda Katwijk
Stainless-steel cable railings give elevated decks and porches a clean, high-end look.
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Bathroom Design Tips and Tricks: Segment Two
Make your bathroom remodels stand out with good design. In this segment, remodeler Mark Clement discusses structural design strategies you can use to make your bathroom feel larger or more intimate.
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It's not just about the pink stuff anymore. Builders today can mix and match batt products, blown-in fiber, rigid board, and spray foams. Which insulation products do you prefer, and in what situations?
