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Features

Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System

With the right design, installation is straightforward and payback time is shorter than ever
Cool Tools

The cream of the crop from the annual STAFDA show
Lessons Learned on Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing

Practical insights on combining deep energy retrofits with affordable housing for 12 Cleveland homes
Building Stem Wall Foundations

Keeping foundations in-house can make scheduling easier and improve job quality

JLC Report

NAHB Petitions OSHA to Reopen Construction Fall-Protection Standard

A revised version of Subpart M could increase the maximum height at which workers can forego fall protection

In the News

Roofers Face Flood of New State Laws

New legislation to curb "storm chasers" could make life more difficult for legitimate roofing contractors

On the Job

Custom Vent-Hood Cover

A rectangular base supports the fan and a sloping cap conceals the ductwork
Better Bathroom Access Made Easy

Replacing existing butt "hinges" with a set of offset hinges widened the door opening by almost 2 inches.

Business

Adapting to Market Price Fluctuations

Contractors need to allow for material and labor price increases that may occur after they submit a quote

Products

Heavy-Duty Truss Hangers

Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry
Sleek Faucet Option

Moen's Matte Black Finish adds a touch of drama
Shim With a Drill

The Top Star Shim Screw simplifies window and door installation, says the maker
Roof-Friendly Solar

Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says
No-Sag Concrete Patch

Aboweld two-part epoxy is impermeable, can be applied under water, and bonds to old concrete
No-Rot Ledger

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

True Manufacturingís 15-inch Undercounter Refrigerator has two shelves and four dooor options
Easy Wrap

Preassembled KleerWrap can be put in place by a single worker
Corner Storage

This corner cabinet storage system contains front and rear shelf pairs
Condensation Killer

The DewStop switch turns the fan on or off in response to humidity and dew-point levels
Against the Wind

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

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

Toolbits

Painter’s Helpers

Two handy painting tools now come in one package
Get a Grip

Get some traction on snowy slippery job sites
Bench Press

Rockwell has adapted its popular JawHorse for use in the shop
Purpose-Built Blades

Milwaukee adds ductwork and drywall blades to its Sawzall lineup

Backfill

5,500 Pounds of Pennies

A Maryland artist installs a durable commercial floor with one million pennies and two kinds of epoxy

Other Articles

Beetle-Killed, Blue-Stained Pine Goes Looking For Buyers

People like blue cheese. Why not blue-stained beetle-killed wood?
A Ticket — In The Supreme Court

Ever fight a traffic ticket? Delaware mason contractor Donald Goldsborough is taking his ticket to the state Supreme Court.
Home Prices Up As Supply Tightens

Will summer's housing market be "blue flame" hot? Some say yes.
Builder On Trial For Hiring Thugs To Beat Neighbor

An Ohio builder faces ten years in jail if convicted on charges he hired men to beat a neighbor who sued him over rights to a pleasant view.
A Building Code For Tsunami Resistance?

Should building codes address tidal waves like the wave that devastated coastal Japan? Some engineers are working on it.