Journal of Light Construction: Exterior

Deck Lights

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:23:09 EST

Fiberon's Accent Lights are recessed into the deck surface

Dry Veneer

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:48 EST

Versetta Stone is a nonstructural stamped concrete veneer that’s installed without mortar

Rubber Roof

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:45 EST

EuroSlate and EuroShake roofing is made from recycled rubber tires

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Roofer's Safety Equipment

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:12 EST

The Li'L Bucket of Safe-Tie has everything a worker needs to be OSHA-compliant up on the roof

Long-Span PVC Deck Rail

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:23:12 EST

The Azek Rail spans a full 10 feet between posts

Solar-Powered Skylight

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:41:02 EST

Velux's Fresh Air Skylight uses a solar panel to recharge a battery-powered control system

Self-Adhered Housewrap

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:38:34 EST

BlueskinVP serves as both housewrap and air barrier

Rotproof Doors

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:37:48 EST

Masonite's "Lemieux Torrefied Collection" doors are treated to resist heat, cold, and moisture

Lightweight Roof Tiles

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:20:45 EST

Quarrix Composite Tiles weigh a lot less than concrete and clay and come in six colors

Skylift Roof Risers

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:40:24 EST

A simple way to add a patio roof cover

Roof-Friendly Solar

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:00:47 EST

Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says

No-Rot Ledger

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:56:19 EST

The Deck Ledger system consists of extruded aluminum ledger boards and joist hangers

Easy Post Wrap

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:29:03 EST

Preassembled KleerWrap can be put in place by a single worker

Wind-Resistant Doors

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:58:41 EST

GlassCraft's Impact Fiberglass Entry Doors are approved for use in high-wind zones of Florida and Texas

Adjustable Column

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:57:05 EST

The Lally Lock is a three-part height-adjustable Lally column

Tough Mesh

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:13 EST

SlimGuard Gutter Guard installs inside the gutter without caulk or screws

Faux Shakes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:10:38 EST

Bellaforte polymer roofing shakes can be installed to look like rough-hewn wood shakes

Disappearing Ridge Vent

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:02:50 EST

The SmartRidge vent has a baffle on one side only so it's hidden from the street

Earth-Friendly Fasteners

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:32:14 EST

According to Maze, Stormguard Coil Roofing Nails contain at least 85 percent recycled steel and zinc