Issue 20

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Replacing a Slate Roof

Shingling with stone will give you a roof that lasts for generations.

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Features

  • Ticksticking

    This simple and effective technique for fitting a flat panel into an irregularly shaped recess can be done without any trial-and-error fitting, a ruler or any math.

  • Building a Fireplace

    One mason's approach to framing, layout, and bricklaying technique.

  • Period Moldings

    A primer on these touchstones of Neo-Classical architecture.

  • Handsaws

    Care and use of a tool that gets little attention these days.

  • Plumb, level and square

    Great moments in building history: Carpentry is not as simple as you might think

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