More stories about Cement

• JLC Extra: Cutting Fiber Cement - Sources of Supply and Information

  This list contains links to various related sources: manufacturers mentioned in the story; makers of circular blades; other articles about safe cutting practices; and MSDS sheets for fiber cement.

• On the Job

  Future-proof footings; fiber cement at a clip; squeak reducer

• Decorative Shingling With Fiber Cement

  Pattern shingles can be efficiently produced on site from fiber-cement lap siding.

• PacTool International Siding Gauges

  Hang fiber-cement siding by yourself and guarantee the right exposure with a pair of Siding Gauges from PacTool.

• Malco Products TSF2 Backerboard Shear

  Cement-based tile backers are optimistically labeled "score and snap," but skinny and curving cuts can be difficult.

• What’s Up, What’s Down

  After several years of vertigo from soaring construction costs, developers are getting some relief as prices drop for lumber and gypsum wallboard.

• On the Job

  A weathertight basement door; matching asbestos siding

• Letters

  Fiber-cement clip; more on employee theft of clients; attic-ventilation misconceptions; more

• Letters

  Attic temperatures and asphalt shingles; cynicism vs. basic economics; when employees compete

• Q&A: Do Fiber-Cement Butt Joints Have to Be Caulked?

  Q: The clients on an upcoming project are interested in installing fiber-cement siding, but they're concerned about how the butt joints will look. While they don't expect the tight-fitting seams characteristic of wooden clapboards, they also don't like the look of wide caulked joints. Is there a...