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The Journal of Light Construction

Backfill: Still Grinding After 200 Years (JLC August 2008)
Still grinding after 200 years.
Business: Working the High-Rise Niche (JLC August 2008)
Working the high-rise niche
21st-Century Greek Revival (JLC August 2008)
Use PVC trim to create a durable version of this classic cornice.
Adding Under (Continued) (JLC August 2008)
Further details on how Danny Feig-Sandoval and his crew transformed a dirt crawlspace into new living space without disturbing the home's brick foundation.
JLC Extra Q&A: Compressing Fiberglass Batts (JLC August 2008)
Q: I've heard that if you use 5 1/2-inch-thick fiberglass batts in a 2x4 wall, the insulation will have a higher R-value than standard 3 1/2-inch batts provide. But some people say that compressing fiberglass batts lowers the R-value. What's the story?
Simple Sill Pans (Continued) (JLC August 2008)
Bill Robinson demonstrates how to fabricate a vinyl sill pan in this video supplement to his August article, "Simple Sill Pans."

 

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