Issue 246 – Oct/Nov 2014
Features
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A Simple Approach to Paneled Wainscot
Built on a bench and finished with stock moldings, these panels don’t lose any points for style.
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Save Energy with Storm Windows
Contractor Mike Guertin takes a look at the latest products and how to install them.
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Making Fiberglass Insulation Work
A quality batt installation requires proper air-sealing and attention to installation details–in other words, you need patient, conscientious installers to get your money's worth when insulating walls with fiberglass.
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Choosing Fiber-Cement Sawblades
Tool tester Andy Beasley rates blades for cutting fiber-cement siding based on durability and cost-effectiveness.
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Decking Over a Roof
Detail the roof and framing correctly, and the decking part of the job is easy.
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All Aboard for Fun
When Norma and Walter Ward moved into their Houston-area home, their backyard consisted of some grass and a tiny concrete patio. More than 20 years and countless hours later, they…
What is the Difference
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Why Do We Need Control Layers?Understand the different roles of air barriers, vapor barriers, water-resistive barriers, and insulation.
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What's the Difference: Paintable Interior MoldingsMDF trim vs. finger-jointed trim
