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May 2018 Table of Contents

Features
High-Efficacy Lighting High-Efficacy Lighting

New technology offers promise—and peril Read more

Superb Paint-Grade Finishes Superb Paint-Grade Finishes

Pro tips for a flawless, durable finish for interior trim Read more

Training the Trades
Asphalt Roof Shingling Basics Asphalt Roof Shingling Basics
Q&A
Two-Rope Positioning System Two-Rope Positioning System
On The Job
Pouring a Level Floor for Tile Pouring a Level Floor for Tile
Working With WarmBoard Working With WarmBoard
Energy
Controlling Humidity in Warm Climates Controlling Humidity in Warm Climates
Code's Eye View
Drip Edge and the Code Drip Edge and the Code

Mike Guertin thinks builders don't pay enough attention to drip edge, which has a large impact on how water-resistant the eaves and rake edges are. Read more

Products
Moisture-Resistant MDF Moisture-Resistant MDF
Composite Shingles With an Aged Shake Look Composite Shingles With an Aged Shake Look
Weatherproof Hidden Fastener System Weatherproof Hidden Fastener System
Quartz With a Classic Style Quartz With a Classic Style
Lightweight Brick Facade Lightweight Brick Facade
Icynene 2.0 Icynene 2.0
Butyl Deck-Joist Protection Butyl Deck-Joist Protection
Color-Matched Plugs Color-Matched Plugs
Aluminum Rod Railing Aluminum Rod Railing
‘Nickel Gap’ Shiplap ‘Nickel Gap’ Shiplap
A Streamlined Trim Appearance A Streamlined Trim Appearance
Fire-Rated I-Joists Fire-Rated I-Joists
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Backfill
Beware Coal Tar Pitch Beware Coal Tar Pitch
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