February 1993 Table of Contents

Features
A Second Story in Five Days

The roof came off, the second story went up, and the roof went back on — all in less than four hours. The contractor on the job tells how he did it. Read more

Choosing Replacement Windows

When it’s time to get rid of old, leaky double-hung windows, replacement kits and units are a cost-effective option. Here’s what’s available. Read more

Framing a Radius Stair

An expert framer explains his straight-forward approach to building curved stairs. Read more

Pocket Door Primer

A look at the materials and techniques to use for a flawless pocket door installation. Read more

Simple Interior Arches

Elliptical arches add a graceful touch to any interior, and they’re not difficult with this tried-and-true method. Read more

Straight Talk About Workers Comp

Shocked at your rising premiums and baffled by the insurance doubletalk? Here’s how your bill is calculated and steps you can take to lower it. Read more

Letters
Q&A
Q&A: Scraping Shingle Siding

Q: What is the best way to strip alligatored paint from shingle siding? Scraping is not working for us because it loosens many of the old shingles. Read more

Q&A: Do Truss Plates Loosen

Q: What happens to truss plate connectors as the wood truss members expand and contract with temperature and moisture changes? The prongs on the plate don’t seem to penetrate very deeply, and it seems as if they could work loose over time. Read more

Q&A: Stains on Metal Roofs

Q: A roof I installed has stains running down the steel standing-seam roofing below the skylights. What might be causing this and how can it be prevented? Read more

Q&A: Stickering White Woods

Q: I use a lot of rough-sawn 1x6 T&G pine siding. This often comes from the mill slightly green. What is the best way to dry and stabilize white woods so that no irregular coloring occurs from the stickers? Read more

Computers
Kitchen & Bath
Products
For What It's Worth

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