More stories about Cement

• Skinnier Shakes

  Fiber-cement siding manufacturer Nichiha recently introduced a low-priced line of shakes.

• A Fiber-Cement Sunburst

  Full-scale layout simplifies the process of cutting the tapered clapboards.

• Q&A: Back-Priming Fiber-Cement Siding

  Q: We ordered preprimed HardiePlank lap siding to finish a project, but when it was delivered, we discovered that the backs were left unprimed. Normally, we back-prime wood clapboards, but I'm not sure this step is needed with fiber-cement siding, and the manufacturer's Web site is mute on the...

• Q&A: Best Nails for Drywall

  Q: I can't find the blued ring-shank drywall nails I started hanging drywall with 30 years ago. All that seems to be available are cheap and flimsy drywall nails that bend too easily when I nail them in, rust as soon as I apply mud, and leave my hands covered with black ink. Why don't they make...

• Letters

  Remodeling opportunities abound; weatherization wages too low; in defense of vinyl siding; more

• Products

  Clips for flat tiles; mounting blocks; aluminum-and-glass railing; crawlspace ventilation; fibercement siding panels; more

• Q&A: Mudsills and Out-of-Level Foundations

  Q: Recently we contracted to do a house with precast foundation walls that were set out of level - up to 3/4 inch over 30 feet, in some places. What's the best way to shim and air-seal the mudsill?

• Q&A: Fixing Hairline Stucco Cracks

  Q: The stucco siding on my client's recently remodeled home has developed some small cracks. My stucco sub wants to patch them with plastic stucco cement and then prime the walls with latex mortar primer, but I'm afraid the problem will resurface. Is there a better way to fix hairline cracks?

• Letters

  IRC sprinkler rule misinformed; rain screen for cement stone veneer; adequate drainage

• Cutting The Dust From Fiber Cement

  Specialized tools make for cleaner air and a healthier crew.