What's New in Kitchens and Baths
For clients struggling with product selections, these materials and fixtures may help seal the deal Read more
An Air-Sealing Priority List
To cost-effectively meet air-sealing requirements for new construction, some leaks matter more than others. Read more
TOOL TEST
Lightweight Framing Guns
These sub-8-pound guns are comfortable to use and surprisingly powerful Read more
A personal fall-arrest system does not meet OSHA's requirements for holes, says this letter-writer Read more
Choosing the Right Grout
When should you use a cement-based grout, and when is epoxy grout a better choice? Tile pro Michael Byrne has some recommendations. Read more
Q&A
Are Birdmouths in Rafters Necessary?
Now that there are alternative methods using ripped strips and metal connectors, why are we still cutting birdsmouths in rafters? Read more
On the Job
Mixing Cladding with Manufactured Stone
Make sure you get the water-management details right the first time around. Read more
Products
Recessed Can Covers
The Tenmat FF130E insulation protection cover keeps insulation away from recessed light fixtures Read more
Products
Insulated Structural Sheathing
Zip System R-Sheathing combines a Zip panel and polyiso foam Read more
Products
Windows Menu
The highly customizable 1500 Vinyl Collection makes it easier to specify PlyGem windows Read more
Products
Reclaimed Vanity
The handcrafted Americana Vanity Hutch is made from textured wood rescued from old structures Read more
Products
Resin Studs
The EcoStud stud and track system is for use in non-load-bearing walls Read more
Products
Truss and Rafter Screw
The SDWC structural wood screw fastens trusses and rafters to top plates without hardware Read more
Products
Composite Decking
BamDeck 3G is made from 60% reclaimed bamboo fibers and 40% recycled HDPE plastics Read more
Products
Sticks to Concrete
Florprufe polyolefin vapor barrier glues itself to the underside of a concrete slab Read more
Products
PVC Trim Adhesive
PVC Trim Welder comes in fast- and slow-curing formulations and laminate grade Read more
Products
Efficient Fireplace
The direct-vent Energy Pro Gas Fireplace can also serve as a central furnace Read more
Products
Quick Cable
The TimberTech CableRail works with composite rail systems that have structural wood posts inside composite sleeves Read more
Toolbox
Mobil Air Tri-Stack Compressor
How does Ridgid's new oil-free 5-gallon compressor stack up against conventional twin-stacks? Read more
Toolbox
Classic Drywall Knife
After 75 years, Stanley's fixed-blade No. 199 utility knife is still one of the most popular drywall knives out there Read more
Backfill
Production Demolition Comes to Detroit
A nonprofit intends to do for demolition what an earlier generation did for production building Read more
From the Forums
Box Newel With a Metal Stanchion
Steel comes in handy to stiffen a newel post Read more
From the JLC Forums
Framing a Basement Ceiling
Forum members debate various methods for framing a flat ceiling to accept drywall in a finished basement Read more
