JLC Magazine 2009 November
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Installing Housed Treads and Risers
By Ken Reis
Shims and adhesive lock the parts together into a squeak-free unit. -
Retrofitting Exterior Insulation
By David Joyce
Adding rigid foam to the outside of the shell dramatically increases R-value while reducing thermal conduction. -
Framing Hardware Dos and Don'ts
By Jim Mattison
Prevent structural problems and failed inspections by avoiding these common installation errors.
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From the Forums
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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
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Working with Steel Floor Joists
How to make time and ensure good quality when installing a light-gauge steel floor frame and plywood
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Brick Ledge Flashing Issues
A critical look at the flashing details at the wall base for a brick-veneer exterior on a slab-on-
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Anchor Straps and Treated-Wood Mud Sills
A discussion of the possible corrosion risk when standard galvanized mud-sill straps contact copper-
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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