Lumber and Sheet Goods

These premium products offer time-tested longevity, so your choice depends on price, appearance, and installation requirementsby Harrison McCampbell

A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential siteby Robert Weatherall

by Mike Guertin

New-generation panels mean decade-old notions are no way to choose sheathing. Here's what you need to know.by Sean Groom

by Mike Guertin

Tips from a custom framer make the engineered-lumber learning curve easier to negotiateby John Spier

by Michael M. Westfall

Good masonry work blocks most rainwater, and proper flashing details expel what does get throughby Douglas R. Stieve

An addition creates an ample gourmet kitchen and exciting outdoor spaces while giving this Seattle home a much-needed face-liftby Laura Kraft

by Arne Waldstein

You're 30 ft. in the air, walking on narrow framing members and manhandling sheets of plywood that'll catch the wind like canvas sails. You'd better know what you're doing.by Robert Weatherall

Glue, staples and a little engineering turn sheets of plywood into trusses and columnsby Roger Fleck

An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive designby James Estes

by Russell A. Bertrand

by Mike Guertin, Rick Arnold

Up in the air about using asphalt, wood, slate, tile or metal to keep out the rain? There are lots of choices, and they all have advantagesby Jefferson Kolle

Error-free projects demand careful detailingby Fred Unger

With careful detailing and proper flashing, exterior woodwork should last for decadesby Scott McBride

by Jeff Fosbre