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Issue 301 – Aug/Sept 2021

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Conquering Complicated Roofs

Strategies for calculating the angles and offsets of irregular hips and valleys.

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Features

  • aluminum and glass garage door
    All About Garage Doors

    Buyers have a wide range of options for architectural style, material, and price.

  • retrofit new foundation footings
    Footing Retrofit in a Day

    Using helical piers to add footings to an old house is faster, less disruptive, and comparable in cost to excavating and pouring concrete.

  • Must-Have Concrete Tools
    Must-Have Concrete Tools

    Keep all of these tools on hand when working on any slab, foundation wall, patio, or other concrete project for better, faster results.

  • Framing an Open-Plan Saltbox
    Framing an Open-Plan Saltbox

    Structural stability can be a problem when the load-bearing partition is removed.

  • energy-smart design
    Energy-Smart by Design

    Building orientation, passive-solar design, and a radiant-barrier roof are key to energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate.

  • online extra page 301
    Fine Homebuilding Issue #301 Online Highlights

    Find online articles and videos on deck framing, durable roof assemblies, new insulation materials, and more.

Tips & Techniques

  • stripped screw
    Stripped-Screw Fix

    Chopsticks work just as well as dowel scraps for filling stripped and oversized screw holes.

  • drilling porcelain tile
    How to Stop a Drill Bit From Slipping on Tile

    Get a diamond drill bit started on porcelain tile using plexiglass and a twist bit.

  • face shield with hearing protection
    Face Shield and Hearing Protection

    Zip ties secure earmuffs to a face shield for combination eye and ear protection you can make at home.

  • unloading truck
    DIY Dump Truck

    Use plywood resting on tennis balls to slide trash and other loads out of a truck bed.

  • lifting walls
    Simple Way to Raise New Walls

    Two builders framing a wall on the floor need to get a lift before placing it—a couple of blocks makes it easy to get the right handholds.

Know the Code

  • unvented attics
    Building Codes for Insulation and HVAC in Attics

    Creating a durable and efficient conditioned attic space for mechanicals requires more than just air-sealing and adding insulation.

Tools & Gear

  • Smart, Tough Worklights

    Three industrial worklights by Unilite offer varying levels of water, dust, and impact protection.

  • Deburring Tool
    Deburring Tool

    Attach this chamfering tool to a power drill and easily shave down the outer edges of a bolt, pipe, or rod.

  • Superior sander
    Superior Sander

    Good dust collection and a comfortable weight and balance make this Festool random-orbital sander worth its hefty pricetag.

  • A Builder Full of Wisdom
    Book Review: Builder

    In Mark Q. Kerson's book of interviews, a collection of 28 builders share valuable building and life experiences.

HOUSES by Design

  • Front of House
    Modern Remodel in a Traditional Neighborhood

    This bungalow renovation fulfilled the requirements of its historic district while incorporating a decidedly modern perspective.

  • Gazebo Grows Up
    Gazebo Grows Up

    A freestanding, two-level gazebo addition complements the architecture and scale of this Cape Cod home.

  • front of house
    Small Prefab With a Big Impact

    This predesigned solution for an accessory dwelling unit has a contemporary and spacious interior that belies its small size.

Spec

  • Black and white refrigerator in a kitchen with a plant and a large window
    Refrigerators Can Look Good, Too

    Bespoke refrigerators from Samsung cater to your design aesthetic with flexible colors, materials, and door combinations.

  • Beige ceramic tiles on the side of a modern house
    Modular Modern Cladding System

    Terracade ceramic tiles offer a host of benefits over traditional siding materials, including low maintenance, fire protection, and an integral rainscreen assembly.

  • Blue and steel shower base
    Ready-Made Stainless Shower Pan

    The Stainless Steel Shower Base from Infinity Drain removes the need for a rubber membrane to achieve a watertight shower floor.

  • Mess-Free Seal for Plumbing Penetrations

    Innerlynx EPDM mechanical seals come in nearly any size and make it easy to waterproof where pipes pass through concrete foundations.

Building Matters

  • Image of roof-framing in process
    When Will We See the End of Soaring Lumber Prices?

    Rising demand, mill closures, Covid, and a Canadian insect problem all help push prices upward.

Keep Craft Alive

  • Justin Fink, Carpenter Photo: Rob Yagid
    Justin Fink, Carpenter

    This former Fine Homebuilding editor shifted to a full-time career in building, focusing on the craft of preserving historic and pre-war homes.

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