Cutting & Coping Crown Molding
Raise your hand if you have ever cut what you thought was a perfect crown cope only to find out it was open on the top or bottom? I’m raising …
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Roof Framing Challenge
Last fall, JLC went to the jobsite on Peaks Island where lead carpenter Mark Pollard and the crew of Thompson Johnson Woodworks were building the foundation for one of the company’s most challenging …
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Craftsman Style Garden Gates
Like every part of my new home in Southern Oregon, I wanted the garden fence and gates to reflect the architectural style I enjoy the most—the craftsman style that I …
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Twenty-four Tips on Stair Building
A handsome staircase is always the glory of any home interior. It is also subject to many onerous contemporary code requirements, and requires the highest level of finish carpentry in …
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Framing a Prow Roof
I’m a GC with a trade background of framing. Here in Southern Oregon, often times the framing crew is also the building wrap, trim, siding, and window/door installation crew. This …
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Continuous Insulation
An overview of the products most commonly used for exterior insulation and considerations for detailing this type of wall assembly More Product Guide In the first post of my three-part series on …
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Monopoly Roof Framing
More Energy-Smart Details Many new homes are designed with vaulted ceilings or low-slope roofs for aesthetic reasons. It’s challenging to build an effective vented cavity in these types of roofs, so a …
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Learn the Basics of Roof Systems
Roofs are considered one of the most critical components of your house. From materials and roof shape to problems and repairs, read this comprehensive guide to ensure yours is up …
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8 Important Parts of Your Roof
Your roof is pretty complex and considered one of the most critical components of the home. With so many different layers and features, it can be daunting to figure out …
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Roof Framing Simplified
Roof Framing Simplified This direct approach involves full-size layouts and stringing rafter lines There isn’t a cut in roof framing that can’t be calculated given a sharp pencil, a framing square and …
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