February/ March 1997

Articles		Page
INSTALLING HOUSEWRAP by Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin When properly detailed, high-tech wrappings can reduce the flow of air into outside walls while allowing moisture to escape		44
A PRIMER ON HEATING SYSTEMS by Alex Wilson You'll save money and stay more comfortable by matching the heating systems to your climate, your house and your needs		50
A CLASSIC SUNROOM by Steven Gerber Carefully proportioned use of flat boards, stock moldings and standard windows helps to create a space for all seasons		56
RESTORING WOOD WITH EPOXY by Tom O'Brien Instead of tearing out and replacing rotten wood, you can fix damage and make wood look as good and last as long as new		60
TRADITIONAL CABINETRY FROM A MODERN MATERIAL by Jay Goldman Raised-panel assemblies of MDF are dimensionally stable, cheaper than solid wood and easy to mill		66
HEARTLAND HOUSE by Joy D. Swallow Vernacular massing and salvaged materials make a stately home on the Kansas prairie		70
FROST-PROTECTED SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS by Christopher R. Kendall This innovative foundation system uses carefully placed insulation and a slab with integral footings instead of conventional deep frost walls		76
LUXURY IN A NARROW BATHROOM by Peter Feinmann A frameless glass door separates the tub and shower from the rest of the room		82
ROOF FLASHING by Scott McBride Installation details can make the difference between a trouble-free roof and an expensive callback		84
TOOL STORAGE FOR PICKUPS by Byron Papa This simple system could help to restore order under any camper shell		90
A HOUSE INSPIRED BY ITS SITE by Michael McNamara A sod-roofed timber frame emerges from a hillside to enjoy a panorama of water, islands and ferryboats		92
- Fifty rafters, no two alike by Jeff Arvin		95
Departments		Page
LETTERS Wainscoting, Warm, drafty houses, The Spanish windlass		6
Q & A Preventing ice dams in valleys, Pressure switches revisited		16
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES The crab light, Gluing a backsplash, Job-site blueprint table		26
CROSS SECTION Casting a house in dirt and plaster, Book on exterior finishes		34
FINISHING TOUCHES Door knockers		98
TOOLS AND MATERIALS High-power cordless drills, Magnifying tweezers		108
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Jigsaw blades, Wood studs, Concrete		120
REVIEWS Inside the Large Small House, Architectural Graphic Standards CD-ROM		136
GREAT MOMENTS The airborne advantage		146

Installing Housewrap, A Primer on Heating Systems, A Classic Sunroom, Restoring Wood with Epoxy, Traditional Cabinetry from a Modern Material, Heartland House, Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations, Luxury in a Narrow Bathroom, Roof Flashing, Tool Storage for Pickups, A House Inspired by Its Site