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January 2020 Table of Contents

Features
Faster Hot Water at the Faucet Faster Hot Water at the Faucet

Learn how clustering water heaters and fixtures can save energy while significantly reducing the time spent waiting for hot water to arrive at a sink or shower. Read more

New Windows for Old Brick Veneer Walls New Windows for Old Brick Veneer Walls

How to get a watertight replacement window installation when the existing brick veneer doesn't have a water-resistive barrier. Read more

Training the Trades
Coping Trim Coping Trim

A good carpenter should be able to make tight, attractive joints between two pieces of molding. Here's a primer. Read more

On the Job
Airtight Attic Access Airtight Attic Access

Every vented attic should have an insulated and air-sealed entry. Steve Baczek has the details on how to build one. Read more

Using Mock-Ups to Make Better Design Decisions Using Mock-Ups to Make Better Design Decisions

How one company communicates with clients, subs, and crew members using full-scale models of architectural details. Read more

Bracketing the Deck Ledger Attachment Bracketing the Deck Ledger Attachment

Instead of bolting the ledger directly to the house, this Maine builder hangs it off of structural deck brackets for better water management. Read more

Business
Building a Worker-Centered Crew - Part 3 Building a Worker-Centered Crew - Part 3

'Rough-In' skills - being on time for an interview, showing up with the right equipment, and even knowing where to park on a tight jobsite - demonstrate a new hire's ability to work hard, work safe, stay busy, and stay organized. Read more

Q&A
Fitting a Countertop to an Irregular Wall Fitting a Countertop to an Irregular Wall

The quickest and most accurate way to template a countertop is with a spiling block, not by scribing. Read more

Tools
12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Roundup 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Roundup

Find out how these pro-grade jobsite saws performed in a variety of work environments. Read more

Backfill
A Week off the Grid A Week off the Grid

A little taste of the big stuff going on in this editor's life Read more

Products
Durable Quartz Surfaces Durable Quartz Surfaces
Metal-Roof Snow Guard Metal-Roof Snow Guard
On-Trend Shiplap Wainscoting On-Trend Shiplap Wainscoting
Innovative Shower Base Innovative Shower Base

The MTSB-6036SOHD shower base by MTI Baths is designed to conceal the position of an existing tub drain behind a wider top drain cover. Read more

Mixed-Frame Window Finishes Mixed-Frame Window Finishes
Light Solar Modules Light Solar Modules
Contemporary Cabinetry Contemporary Cabinetry
Re-engineered Subfloor Screws Re-engineered Subfloor Screws

Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screws were re-engineered from head to point to reduce driving torque, and speed up installation. Read more

Liquid Roof Flashing Resin Liquid Roof Flashing Resin

CertainTeed’s new SmartFlash One roof flashing resin is a one-component, UV-stable, fluid-applied solution for both steep- and low-slope-roof flashing details and repairs. Read more

Laminated Timber Columns Laminated Timber Columns
Capped Wood-Composite Decking Capped Wood-Composite Decking

MoistureShield’s new line of 5/4 capped wood-composite decking, called Elevate, is targeted to the entry-level market. Read more

Wood Siding Clips Wood Siding Clips

Nova USA Wood Products QuickClips are made from marine-grade extruded aluminum, fastened with #10 pan-head screws, and work with almost all hardwood siding. Read more

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