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July 2018 Table of Contents

Features
Avoiding Wet Roofs - Part II Avoiding Wet Roofs - Part II

Accepted practice and new methods for unvented roofs Read more

Quality Control for Ductwork Quality Control for Ductwork

If you don't test ducts for air leakage, you can't be sure that a new HVAC system will perform as promised. Read more

Training the Trades
Installing Strip Flooring Installing Strip Flooring
Q&A
Pre-Window Blower Door Tests Pre-Window Blower Door Tests
Best Screws for Securing Kitchen Cabinets? Best Screws for Securing Kitchen Cabinets?

Drywall screws aren't a good choice, for several reasons. Here are some better options. Read more

On The Job
A Water-Pump Bunker A Water-Pump Bunker
Business
Bid Wisely, Estimate Accurately Bid Wisely, Estimate Accurately

An estimator’s task is to get the facts straight. Bidders, on the other hand, make judgment calls. Read more

Products
Cool Deck Stain Cool Deck Stain
A High-Efficiency Combination Boiler A High-Efficiency Combination Boiler
Interior Paint for High-Volume Jobs Interior Paint for High-Volume Jobs
Cold-Weather Flashing Cold-Weather Flashing
Auto-Feed-Compatible Plug System Auto-Feed-Compatible Plug System
A Smart Shower Control Panel A Smart Shower Control Panel
A Quiet Air Handler A Quiet Air Handler
Beach-Inspired Roof Tiles Beach-Inspired Roof Tiles
Exterior-Grade Filler Exterior-Grade Filler
Updated Flexible Flashing Tape Updated Flexible Flashing Tape
Waterproofing Kit for Baths Waterproofing Kit for Baths
Lateral Load Anchor Kit Lateral Load Anchor Kit
Toolbox
High-Pressure Compressor High-Pressure Compressor
Block Plane Tune-Up Guide Block Plane Tune-Up Guide

Woodworker Mark Luzio breaks down how to tune and sharpen a block plane, whether it's new or used. Read more

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