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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. Slideshow: A Pier-and-Beam Foundation for a Coastal Site (Continued)

JLC Guide to Moisture Control
From roof to basement, this is the contractor's definitive guide to keeping water out of a house... and dealing with the moisture that inevitably gets inside. From the editors at JLC.


JLC Field Guide
This comprehensive 2-volume set is the ultimate visual guide to the best construction practice in America. These hard-working books feature nearly 1000 detailed technical diagrams and concise explanations on the entire residential structure, from foundation to finish. More than 700 pages of expert advice and instruction!



Framing Red Flags
by Bryan Readling
Catch these common framing and sheathing errors and you’ll prevent inspection failures and customer callbacks.

Innovative Products 2008
by Patrick McCombe
Our annual pick of products designed to help you work smarter, faster, and better.

A Close Look at Common Energy Claims
by Martin Holladay
Understanding energy consumption and moisture movement in the homes we build is hard enough; rampant half-truths and misconceptions only make it harder.

Selling the "Design" in Design-Build
by Mike D'Onofrio
A small initial design contract can lead to a big job.

The Economy Do economic concerns have you tightening your belt or adjusting your business plan? If so, how? Browse past month's surveys here

Readers Choice - Links Directory
Over 30 categories of reader-contributed links from all areas of the construction industry. Link your business or organization on JLC-Online or browse and search for others!

JLC Archive 11th Edition Our popular JLC collection on DVD gives you 22 years of the best construction know-how available. Includes free online access to this exclusive archive for one full year. All for just $99.95. Order now and shipping/handling is FREE. JLC's Construction Tips & Techniques More than 20 years of practical jobsite know-how is revealed in this brand-new book from JLC.  An essential companion to the JLC Field Guide
JLC Field Guide A Manual of Best Practice This is the ultimate visual guide to building a solid foundation and durable exterior shell. This 380 page masterwork from JLC features more than 440 detailed technical diagrams and concise explanations on foundations, framing, roofing and exteriors.	Contractor's Legal Kit II This completely revised edition of our popular legal guide for builders & remodelers features a new chapter on mold, plus new clauses for dispute resolution, concealed conditions, warranties and exclusions. All forms included on a free CD-ROM.

JLC's Email Newsletter
JLC-Update is a free bi-monthly report on industry news, products, tools, techniques and tips. Special Q&As from JLC and excerpts from JLC Field Guide are included. Check out JLC-Update today.

JLC LIVE
Our Residential Construction conference and expo is coming to a city near you.
Minneapolis, MN - October 7-10, 2008
(All JLC LIVE shows are a 3 day conference and 2 day EXPO.)

JLC Expert Forum - Ceramic Tile
JLC is pleased to welcome back Michael Byrne as Moderator of the Ceramic Tile Forum. Michael is a leading expert in the ceramic tile industry with more than 35 years experience as a contractor and consultant.

Construction Dictionary
JLC-Online teams up with ILX Construction Training to bring you the industry’s most comprehensive online dictionary of construction terms. Check out over 800 entries. Many include illustrations.

JLC Marketplace
Our collection of Directories and Resources will help you fine-tune your business.

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