Issue 228 – June/July 2012
Features
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Getting the Right Concrete
Whether by bag or truckload, the right concrete can make the project, and the wrong concrete can ruin it.
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Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
Vented or unvented roof assemblies can work, but failure carries a heavy price.
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An Inside Look at Box-Beam Levels
How accurate is accurate enough? It all depends on the bubble vial and frame construction.
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A Modern Modular At Home in Minneapolis
A small house on a small lot is the right choice for a growing family.
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Installing a Low-Slope EPDM Roof
Done with care, a flat roof can provide 20 years of leak-free service.
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The Essential Timber-Frame Joint
Learn a veteran timber framer's techniques for making precise mortises, tenons, and the pegs that hold them tightly together.
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How it Works: Deck Loads
Explore the gravitational and lateral forces that conspire to topple backyard decks and the codes designed to counter them.
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Entry Door Style Guide
Help to define your home's character by choosing the right door.
Article
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What's the Difference: Ledger Flashing
Proper flashing of a deck ledger is crucial to preventing water from getting behind the ledger and damaging it and the sheathing underneath, a key cause of premature deck failure.…
What is the Difference
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How to Wire a Switch Box
An electrician walks you through step-by-step on how to wire a switch box.
Building Skills
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How to Remodel a Bath for Accessibility
An architect explains how he plans to remodel a bathroom so that it is accessible
Drawing Board
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Double-stud walls
Double-stud walls are a low-tech way to create highly energy-efficient walls with common materials and familiar assemblies
Energy Smart Details
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Tailgate: Mike Kernagis, Builder
As construction manager for e-co lab, this builder is helping to lead the way for Passive House in the U.S.
