Bringing a Bath Up to Snuff
Transforming a small space with modern design and wall-hung fixtures Read more
Building Performance
Air-Sealing Wood-Frame Buildings
Old houses are tricky. While not ideal, an airtight layer can be established from the exterior. Read more
Thermal Bridging in Steel Beams
Marc Forget investigates the potential for steel in wood framing to short-circuit the thermal envelope, and learns how to remediate the problem Read more
Q&A
Vapor Control in Shower Walls
Kohta Ueno explains the condensation potential of impermeable shower membranes. Read more
Solution for a Quiet Party Wall
Rob Corbo explains how he used mass-loaded vinyl to dampen noise through a rowhouse party wall. Read more
Business
A Practical Guide to Construction Law
David Gerstel reviews the digital edition of Gary Ransone's "Contractor’s Legal Kit" Read more
One Building-Science Book to Lead Them All
JLC editor Clay DeKorne sits down with Allison Bailes to discuss topics relating to Bailes's latest book. Read more
Deck Builder
Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures
Frank Woeste's recipe for extending the life of the framing on a new deck Read more
Deck Builder
A Durable Wood Railing
Manny Silva explains how he builds a classic porch railing that will last for decades. Read more
Deck Builder
An Economical Cable Rail
Mark Clement walks us through the installation of RailFx’s Express Mount - a smart, affordable, deck cable railing. Read more
Tools of the Trade
Cabinet Plumbing Jig
Chris Land gets his hands on True Position Tool's latest jig for making life easier for cabinet installers Read more
Tools of the Trade
Cyclone Dust Separators: 3 Models
Nathan Rinne explains why the DeWalt has become his new favorite Read more
Colliflower Cube for Kapex Zero-Clearance Fence
Jack Colliflower has solved some annoying problems with the fence on the Festool Kapex sliding compound miter saw Read more
Test Driving a Cordless Arc Welder
Jake Lewandowski explains how ESAB's cordless arc welder has streamlined the structural steel repairs his company performs. Read more
Backfill
Treasures Found
Taking apart old homes, Marc Forget uncovered some unusual surprises. Read more
Products
Hand-Guided Fastener
A new jig from FastenMaster aligns Cortex fasteners with the thickest parts of TimberTech scalloped deck boards. Read more
Products
Precise Overhead Lighting System
Ceiling fixtures house multiple independently adjustable LED modules. Read more
Products
Wood-Look Exterior Metal Profiles
New wood-grain patterns adorn aluminum or steel siding. Read more
Products
Waterproof Wall Panel Molding
Enhance EnduraFlood's waterproof wall panels with picture-frame molding. Read more
Products
Comprehensive Fall Protection
The anchors for the system install without roof penetrations. Read more
Products
CLT Barrier Coat
Protect engineered wood and CLT from moisture during construction. Read more
Products
Weatherproofing Flashing Tape
An acrylic adhesive helps this self-sealing tape create weatherproof seals. Read more
Products
Innovative HVAC Solution
This forced-air system uses a stainless steel hydronic heat exchanger, condensing technology, and a high-efficiency variable capacity blower and modulating gas burner. Read more
Products
High-Capacity Hold-Down
Its screw application eliminates the need for through-bolts. Read more
Products
Solutions for Expansive Soil
Paper-based SureVoid components provide support during concrete placement, then degrade, leaving space between soil and concrete. Read more
Products
Outdoor TV-Lift Cabinets
Weathertight cabinets keep electronics safe outdoors when not in use. Read more
