Journal of Light Construction articles written by Nate Eldon
Fiberglassing an Exterior Deck
Fiberglass is a common material for decks in my region of coastal New Jersey, especially when the deck is installed over living space, or…
Building a Cornice
Cape May, N.J., has been a seaside resort since before the Victorian era, and the town has many homes in that period’s architectural style,…
Setting a Long Ridge
When I’m framing a building with a long ridge span, I always prefer to set one long, straight ridge rather than fuss with multiple,…
PVC Miter-Fold Post Wraps
In the last 10 years or so, cellular PVC products have been a game changer for exterior trim. Like most products, PVC trim has…
Retrofitting a Foundation for Problem Soils
Cape May County on the coast of New Jersey is a low place. Its highest point, in fact, may be the local landfill. Geologically,…
A Pier-and-Beam Foundation, the Jersey Way
Most of the houses that my company builds are on the barrier islands of southern New Jersey, and most of those homes sit on…
