JLC Magazine 2009 November
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Retrofitting Exterior Insulation
By David Joyce
Adding rigid foam to the outside of the shell dramatically increases R-value while reducing thermal conduction. -
Installing Housed Treads and Risers
By Ken Reis
Shims and adhesive lock the parts together into a squeak-free unit. -
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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Anchor Straps and Treated-Wood Mud Sills
A discussion of the possible corrosion risk when standard galvanized mud-sill straps contact copper-
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Rust Never Sleeps
A spirited discussion about job-site radio quality, and the pros and cons of having a boom-box on
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Paper-based accounting
Is using a computerized accounting system worth the learning curve and possible software glitches?
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Attaching decks to a brick-sided house
A thoughtful discussion about the structural problem of attaching a deck ledger to a house that has
From the Archive
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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. -
Good-Looking Dormers
By Katie Hutchison
Architect Katie Hutchison talks about designing dormers with the proper scale and placement. -
Post-Tensioned Concrete
By Bryan Allred
Concrete reinforced with steel cables can stand up to problem soils.
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