All How-To Topics

Materials

Viewing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Sort by: Sort
Editors Pick

The Future of Framing Is Here Online Membership Required

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste by Joseph Lstiburek

Roof Framing with Engineered LumberOnline Membership Required

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

Building a Timber Retaining WallOnline Membership Required

Good drainage and a stout connection to the hillside are keys to a long-lasting wallby Scott McBride

Wall-Sheathing ChoicesOnline Membership Required

Today's sheathing materials offer strength, energy efficiency, economy, and fire-and water-resistance -- but not all in the same packageby Bruce Greenlaw

Flashing WallsOnline Membership Required

Keeping water moving out and down is the key to effective sidewall flashingby Scott McBride

Editors PickCutting MultiplesOnline Membership Required

A few tricks can save time when cutting studs, blocks and cripplesby Larry Haun

Framing Headers and CornersOnline Membership Required

A summary of framing details for strength and energy efficiencyby Rob Thallon

Tip: Straightening crooked lumberOnline Membership Required

by Jeff Fosbre

Viewing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Become an Online Member Today