May 2023 Table of Contents

Phil Armand describes the selection process he leans on to address this critical feature of the building envelope. Read more

These advanced systems come with a steep learning curve Read more

A few simple geometric principles can go a long way towards solving some complex layout tasks. Read more

Nathan Nebbia explains the why and the how of installing interior doors after the finish floor. Read more

Insulation contractor Nathan Shirai runs down the many insulation batt sizes for fitting nearly any type of standard framing. Read more

Follow along as Manny Silva preps the framing and installs a Johnson Hardware pocket door kit. Read more

To determine if your company is truly profitable, you need to understand the difference between cash received and earned revenue. Read more

David Gerstel examines the tour de force building book by Dan Kolbert, Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, and Christopher Briley Read more

Doug Horgan explains how a multilayered membrane solution and proper through-wall flashing were key elements in the repair of a stone-clad home. Read more

Glenn Mathewson breaks down coming changes to the deck code in the next edition of the IRC, including a new beam sizing table. Read more

How a Texas builder built a freestanding pergola, then covered it with a polycarbonate panel roof to provide shelter while letting in light. Read more

Pylex screw piles can be installed by hand, and might let you skip the concrete. Read more

A successful builder explains how the use of repeatable processes and standard details has helped his company eliminate errors and boost profits. Read more

How Washington deck builder Kim Katwijk solved a tricky sloped lakefront building site with a multi-level deck. Read more

Ian Schwandt and his team take a close look at Milwaukee's long-awaited M18 Fuel 6 1/2-inch track saw to see how it stacks up against the competition. Read more

Tommie Mullaney explains why the Shinwa Neo is his chalk box of choice for precision carpentry work. Read more

A JLC editor checks out Makita's 18V LXT ½-Inch hammer drill/driver while looking back at earlier generations of this jobsite workhorse. Read more

The 2023 JLC Live event was unquestionably back in full swing with an Expo chock full of exciting new tools and products. Read more

First published in 1568, this fascinating collection of woodcuts explores the cultural and mythological origins of the building trades. Read more

Panels fasten to walls via mounting clips that create space for drainage. Read more

For faster installation, these cedar-toned composite shakes come in panels. Read more

Use them with a smartphone app to organize and track jobsite materials and other information. Read more

The U-shaped tie holds a rafter or truss on both sides, providing lateral load resistance to meet seismic and high-wind requirements. Read more

Prevent outdoor dirt and moisture from entering electrical systems at outlets and other penetrations. Read more

Celect Cellular Composite siding has a new, 11-inch profile. Read more

Both the composite and aluminum railing lines from MoistureShield promise moisture resistance and low maintenance. Read more

Trex Signature composite decking is the company's premium product. Read more

New Timberline UHDZ shingles from GAF are thicker, heavier, and more algae resistant than the company's HDZ line. Read more

New fiber-cement siding profiles from James Hardie include square-channel , shiplap, and V-groove. Read more

Rather than drilling holes through posts, try installing these brackets. Read more

The 24-inch-by-6-inch flat panels attach with pan-head screws. Read more

Double-threaded screws form the web and keep the pressure-treated chords flat. Read more

Two tools, a 10-inch adjustable wrench and pump pliers, in one. Read more

The adjustable infill panels can expand to 6 feet between posts and require no special tools other than good cable cutters. Read more

A vapor-permeable WRB is laminated to the rigid insulation panel for a two-in-one installation. Read more