December 2014 Table of Contents

To avoid a lawsuit, build a drainable assembly. Read more

CAD program simplifies layout and creates full-size patterns. Read more

Before laying tile, this crew cleaned and primed the new slab floor and installed electric radiant heating mats, self-leveling underlayment, and a crack isolation membrane. Read more

House on wrong lot; OSHA; I-joist roofs; home-performance contracting profitable where energy prices are high Read more

Where should the fasteners be placed on a metal roofing panel - in the ridges, or in the valleys? Read more

Different approaches can work as long as you maintain continuity in the ground. Read more

Super-dry soil can suck water out of wet concrete, while very wet soil will add water to the mix. Both will result in weaker concrete. Read more

To maintain a continuous air barrier, special attention needed to be paid to the seams that formed the joint at the wall plate where the rafters would sit. Read more

For fine woodworking, having control over the flatness and stability of the wood is paramount. Read more

Do you know the difference? Read more

Suggestions for what to say when clients ask: What's your markup? Read more

Installing an electric tankless water heater proves to be cost-effective and energy efficient. Read more

Raw materials bring important performance characteristics to this new stone veneer brand. Read more

Humidity and dew point measurements help stave off problem moisture. Read more

New configurations and details bring this line of sinks up to date. Read more

Protect newly installed flooring from jobsite damage with this breathable material. Read more

This tape line is designed specifically to stand up to tough trowelling. Read more

Stop throwing away plastic sheeting. ZipFast panels are reusable and pay for themselves within 10 uses. Read more

It's keyless entry made easy with Schlage's touchscreen interface. Read more

Hardware promises shim-free installs. Read more

Rubber strips space grooved deck boards while forming a watertight seal between them. Read more

Swap your driver heads from your power drill to this handle system for two tools in one. Read more

Narrow frames lend a sleek look to this addition to the Premium Series. Read more

Add decorative corbels more easily using this hardware solution. Read more

The new inductive charger works with special 18-volt 2.0-Ah Li-ion batteries. Read more

Because it grabs nails without cutting through the nail shank, The Extractor can help with deconstruction work where you want to preserve the materials for reuse. Read more

This receiver plugs into any radio with a 3.5mm auxiliary port and lets you wirelessly stream content from your smartphone from up to 100 feet away. Read more

Unlike their more modern cousins, dovecotes in medieval Europe weren't simply decorative. Read more

A cautionary tale of high indoor humidity, mold problems, and what not to do in a home if you want healthy clients. Read more