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Free Building Code Access

The model building codes can be accessed for free via the International Code Council's website–here's how to find them.
Deck Ledger Mounting System for Masonry Veneer (and Other Challenging Cladding)

Simpson Strong Tie's new BVLZ ledger mounting system solves the problem of mounting deck ledgers over existing masonry veneer cladding
Wind-Resistant Roof: Eave-Edge Assembly

Damage from a fallen tree gives us an opportunity to see how well the wind-resistant eave-edge assembly is bonded together.
Garbage-Bag Dust Collector for Tablesaw

This simple trick for collecting tablesaw discharge dust is a cheap fix for a messy problem, and it makes job-site cleanup a quick and easy task.
Understanding and Preventing Ice Dams

Stop winter ice and water damage before it starts.
Roofing Resources

Take the mystery out of getting roofing done right.
Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway

A simple formed-metal strip fastened under asphalt roof shingles diverts rainwater sideways toward a gutter to keep the area below a little drier.
Patch for Fold-Out Window Flanges

A simple patch piece of flashing tape seals window flanges for piece of mind.
Controlling Concrete Pour into ICFs

A site-built EPDM extension tube provides extra control at the business end of a concrete pump truck pipe.
Site-Built Shingle Cutter

Made from scrap materials, a shingle cutter can save time when you have to cut lots of starter kits along rake edges.

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