The Journal of Light Construction http://www.jlconline.com Complimentary articles from this month's Journal of Light Construction 2008-03-26T19:12:30Z JLC-Online http://www.jlconline.com/isroot/jlconline/ImagesOnline/images/logos/jlc-112.gif http://www.jlconline.com Backfill: Solar Cargo Trailer (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=baababc9d89e88caa664796d6197bef3 Solar cargo trailer JLC Extra: Solar Cargo Trailer (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=e6652d939b67a3a0b78e44e2eb924c73 This schematic shows how to wire the trailer-mounted photovoltaic power system described in July’s Backfill article. PLS180 Laser (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=f3f7661e7ef31de461383825882bfa1c In this video, JLC editor David Frane demonstrates how to use the line laser and detector featured in July’s Toolbox review. A Pier-and-Beam Foundation for a Coastal Site (Continued) (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=dbc9828877ef32312ac31aa8a53d6e38 Coastal contractor Fred Ambrose explains how he and his crew replaced a house's rotting piling foundation and an adjacent sea wall using helical piers. JLC Extra Q&A: Comparing Propane and Oil (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=74b214b892c03009f8f2bd95630ef167 Q. Which home heating fuel is usually cheaper, oil or propane? Framing Red Flags (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=a0a2431fc581711a47f845ffd29c492c Catch these common framing and sheathing errors and you’ll prevent inspection failures and customer callbacks. Innovative Products 2008 (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=71fb99664c07620c577e1a359463c7fc Our annual pick of products designed to help you work smarter, faster, and better. Letters (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=8664d325cf209ce17f3df067035ac897 Vapor retarders in North Carolina; cost of curved coffered ceiling; hiring illegal immigrants In the News (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=86e32a2183b432a20bd885da81edf0a2 Pneumatic nailers under fire; assessing the risks of broken compact fluorescents; big builders rank low on sustainability; DeWalt recalls popular table saw; more Products (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=f726eb719cc56f58dba13e2e8b55e778 Basement finishing; flashing Q&A: Upgrading to Three-Prong Outlets (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=e53dff6347bf3ef4763a18d4dc8d6df8 Q. In an older house wired with BX cable, can the original two-prong outlets be upgraded to three-prong grounded outlets, provided they're properly bonded to the original metallic boxes? Q&A: Overdriven Fasteners in ZIP System Sheathing (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=afcf3e80730607e259e6068bea00bb49 Q. When fastening ZIP System sheathing to wall and roof framing with our pneumatic nailers, we've found that it's difficult to keep nail heads from penetrating the applied protective barrier on the face of the panels. Won't these holes compromise the mois Q&A: Clarifying Liability Coverage (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=4a95d57c20a63789739ddf92286bc011 Q. After working for several years as an employee, I recently headed out on my own and began shopping around for liability insurance. Most policies offer "occurrence" coverage, but one company offers a "claims made" policy that provides similar coverage f Toolbox (JLC July 2008) http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/82?c=3b5c43bcff2c616276e13d0e9d0a9176 PLS180 laser; saw blades; extension cords