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Issue 292 – July 2020

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High-Strength, Long-Life Lap Siding

A carpenter's guide to accurately laying out, cutting, gapping, and fitting engineered-wood clapboards.

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Features

  • The Future of Tile is Big

    Full-wall porcelain panels offer the seamless look of stone with less cost and maintenance.

  • Set for Life

    A compact new build takes cues from boat design to create a long-term, low-maintenance home.

  • Site-Built Deck Railings

    Stout connections and a simple design turn decking and 2x4s into a safe, handsome feature.

  • Install a Whole-House Sediment Filter

    Sturdy mounts and a filter bypass prevent problems down the road.

  • Flangeless Windows Done Right

    Learn how to install European-style windows that sit within the rough opening and require a face-sealed approach to water and air management.

  • Build a Sturdy Shop Table

    A gridded top makes clamping easy and keeps sawdust out of your way.

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  • Fine Homebuilding Issue #292 Online Highlights

    Here are the digital extras from Fine Homebuilding’s July 2020, Issue #292: On page 8 of issue #292, we featured a number of online extras and urged readers to check…

    Tips & Techniques

  • Cut Pipes From the Inside

    When there are too many obstructions, a modified washer-head screw helps make cuts from a different angle.

  • Protect Corners During Construction

    Drywall corner bead keeps cabinets and trim mar-free during construction.

  • Ceiling-Light Locator

    Dig out insulation and inspect for obstructions before cutting the hole.

  • Easier Inside Measurements

    Use a measuring block to to get accurate dimensions in hard-to-reach corners.

  • Stay-Tight Miters

    Get a better bond with glue sizing.

  • Square Sander, Round Paper

    When you're out of standard sandpaper, sanding dics fit well in a quarter-sheet sander.

    Know the Code

  • Rules for Rooftop Solar

    Solar PV now has a solid footing in the residential market, and the building codes have caught up—here's what you need to know.

    Tools & Gear

  • Capable Cordless Brad Nailer

    This Milwaukee 18v finish nailer holds up to challenging materials with a great combination of power and consistency.

  • Better Nitrile Gloves

    Venom Steel gloves are much tougher than the blue ones, and hold up well when working with finishes and solvents.

  • Smart Siding Tool

    The SoloSider Pro siding gauges work with a variety of siding thicknesses and maintain consistent, easily adjustable reveals.

  • Job-Site Rolling Kneeler

    The Racatac provides comfortable support for tilesetting, installing baseboard, and other low-down work.

  • High-Value Circular-Saw Blades

    These affordable Oshlun sawblades provide the same cut quality as more expensive brands.

  • Easy Masking for Divided-Lite Windows and Doors

    This sprayable water-based masking liquid saves time and peels easily off glass after paint is dry.

    HOUSES by Design

  • Simple Shape for Passive House Performance

    A low-slung roofline delivers a cost-effective, energy-efficent envelope.

  • Breaking the Thermal Bridge on Steel Beams

    Beams create a deep overhang and support the cantilevered roof, and also define the interior living areas.

  • Sensitive Scale, Modest Materials

    This Cape Cod home maintains a pared-down simplicity with a low-pitch roof and visually separate forms.

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  • Control Panel for Connected Homes

    The Brilliant Smart Home Control is a user-friendly system for managing all the smart features in a house.

  • Easy Flashing for Hoses and Wires

    Quickflash high-density plastic flashing panels integrate into the water-resistive barrier and form a tight seal for water management.

  • Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Art Tiles

    These period-inspired, handcrafted tiles make ideal accents.

  • One-Step Wood Finish

    This two-part formulation is easy to apply and leaves behind a subtle sheen.

    Building Matters

  • A Revolution in Building

    Houses are becoming more complicated, material options are multiplying, and our workforce is stretched thin. We can all do more to help.

    Keep Craft Alive

  • Keep Craft Alive: Ben Bogie, Building Production Manager

    A second-generation builder addresses the skills gap and the need for the construction industry to compete with other fields.

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    • Foundations for Success
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    • Insulating Glass Keeps Getting Better
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    • Making Sense of Minisplits
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    • Condo Kitchen Reimagined
    • Row-House Remodel
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  • Issue 294 - Oct/Nov 2020

    • Schoolhouse Reimagined
    • Tool Test: Folding Sawhorses
    • A Better Way to Build Tall Walls

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