July 2017 Table of Contents

Features
Air Conditioning for Humid Climates Air Conditioning for Humid Climates

Air-sealing, right-sizing, and smart controls are the keys Read more

Avoiding Deck Stair Defects Avoiding Deck Stair Defects

Build deck stairs according to best practices rather than code to protect your customers and avoid liability Read more

Building a Federal Mantel Building a Federal Mantel

Gary Striegler on designing and efficiently assembling a decorative mantel. Read more

Training The Trades
Q&A
Best Thinset Coverage for Tile? Best Thinset Coverage for Tile?

Tom Meehan explains how to make sure that you're using enough thinset mortar to evenly support the particular tile you're installing. Read more

On The Job
Energy
A New Way to Meet the Energy Code A New Way to Meet the Energy Code

Compliance with the energy code is getting simpler, and it affords more flexibility. No, this isn't a dream. Read more

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