Doors

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brakeby John Mahan

Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing  by John Mahan

Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breezeby John Spier

These ten solutions will help you deal with impossible openingsby Deb Barrett

Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sickby Joseph Lstiburek

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.by Mike Guertin

Cut the holes for doors, windows, and electrical boxes fast and accuratelyby Pat Carrasco

A little planning along with a thoughtful selection of fittings and fixtures can make all the differenceby David Edrington

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damageby James R. Larson

Low-maintenance materials combine with traditional details in a light-filled additionby Didier Ayel

Replacing glass in wooden frames is painless with the right tools and techniquesby William T. Cox Jr.

by Todd S. Pettinger

An alternative to wood trim around doors, windows and skylightsby Dennis Darrah

by M. Felix Marti

Techniques for trouble-free installationby Tom Law