May 2002 Table of Contents

Attaching scribed OSB gussets to scissors trusses converts an angled cathedral ceiling to a graceful curve. Read more

A half-dozen industry experts provide answers you won't find printed on a bundle wrapper. Read more

This contractor gets double duty from a flat roof using a carefully installed EPDM membrane and good flashing details. Read more

In homes heated with a boiler, an indirect-fired tank can provide domestic hot water reliably and efficiently. A pair of industry experts explain what to look for. Read more

There’s more to concrete than water, cement, sand, and stone. An experienced batch plant manager talks about the admixtures that help you match the mix to the job. Read more

A veteran finish carpenter assesses fully automatic self-leveling lasers as well as some that require an initial manual leveling and some that rely entirely on manual leveling. Read more

Whether solid or hollow in section, these products promise durability and low maintenance without cracks or splinters. Read more

Cutting trusses, frost-protected posts, ERVs vs. HRVs, foil-faced foam, more Read more

Canadian softwood dispute, mysterious IGU failures, Ford ads attract ire of wood industry, site-built shear-wall details, DeWalt saw recall, Business Tune-Up, more Read more

Choosing the right windows Read more

Making your bid stand out Read more

Dealing with employee substance abuse Read more

Accessible shower units Read more

Contemporary range hoods, pro-duty ratchets, heat-loss calculator, time-saving floor finisher, laminate ceiling planks, carbide chop-saw blades, more Read more

Extreme demolition tool, heavy-duty cutoff saw Read more

Low-angle block planes are among the few edge tools still used every day. Here's how six models compare for quality and performance. Read more

If size matters, 8 1/4-inch circ saws are the way to go. We turned a veteran timber framer loose with two wormdrives and five sidewinders to find out which saws make the cut. Read more