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Radiant heat in a ceiling
Q: I’m finishing my basement and was wondering about installing radiant heat in the ceiling. Can I let copper tubing rest on top of the drywall for heat transfer, or does the…
Figuring out groin vaults
Q: I’m a full-time carpenter studying to become an architect. I love the rich look of groin vaults, and I’m hoping to incorporate one in my next project. Unfortunately, I’ve been…
Leveling an Old Ceiling
If you have ever rehabbed an older building, you know about the problem of uneven ceilings. Once plaster and lath have been removed, there is often variation among ceiling joists,…
Venting a shed roof
Q: My 14-year-old house has a cathedral ceiling under a shed roof. In other words, the rafters butt into a beam that carries the clerestory wall above. I used Prop-a-Vent…
Invisible Drywall Butt Joints
During my 40 years in the trades, I've had a number of high-end drywall jobs that required dead-flat ceilings -- no telltale bulges allowed where the ends of the drywall…
Prevent Ice Dams with this Quick Trick
Proper insulation and roof ventilation can stop ice dams from forming, prevent damage and lower energy bills.
Framing a Gable Roof Over a Bay
Letting ceiling joists cantilever beyond the walls makes this challenging roof detail stronger and easier to build.
Building a barrel-vault ceiling
Q: I’m interested in building a barrel-vault drop ceiling but haven’t the slightest idea how to frame and sheathe it. Are arched trusses manufactured for these ceilings? Vern Overall, FPO…
Overhead nail removal
When my colleague first bought a nail gun, I assumed that progress on the bedroom addition we were building would speed ahead dramatically. In reality, we ended up creating a…
A Builder’s Screen Porch
From a hip-framed floor that slopes in three directions to a coffered ceiling, a veteran carpenter builds his porch his way.

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