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Applying Exterior Trim to the Dormer Window
Carpenter Ryley and Bob apply exterior trim to the ranch house roof dormer window. Ryley shows Bob how to avoid having a seem ... |
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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ... |
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Cedar Shingling
If you want to shingle the side of your house, here's a good tip on how to keep each course perfectly straight. First, snap a ... |
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Cement Fiber Siding Installation
Bob confers with contractor Arnold Johnson of Crosswinds Enterprises, as he installs siding on the Roxbury House in Boston. |
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Cementicious Siding
If you're looking for an alternative to wood or vinyl siding, try a fiber-cement product. Cementicious siding is generally a ... |
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Cemplank Siding
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding
Steve Easley is joined by CertainTeed's Steve Booz to discuss the siding being used on the EnergyWise House. CertainTeed ... |
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Constructing Clapboard Sunburst Fan for Gable-end
Bob meets with Brian Quinn, the siding contractor, and installs beautiful gable-end fan sunbursts from clapboard siding. Brian ... |
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Creating and Maintaining a Stucco Exterior
Whether it’s the heat and humidity of the South, the hot, dry sun of the West, or the frigid winters of the Great Lakes ... |
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Fiber-Cement Siding
Fiber cement is a durable, maintenance-free, forest-friendly alternative to traditional wood siding. |
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Fixing Exterior Siding
Siding is your home's skin. If it looks like it needs a house call from a dermatologist, there are some things you can do to ... |
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Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths
Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide which use and look you want ... |
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Installing Clapboard
Mark off four inch courses from the bottom of the window to the sill and snap a level chalk line. Double up on your first ... |
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Installing New Wood Shingle Siding
Bob works with contractor Bob Ryley and carpenter Chris Clark installing new wood-shingle siding. Bob demonstrates a few of ... |
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MFM Peel & Seal
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Removing Caulk
A carpet knife can work well for cutting away old caulking from house siding. Slice down alongside it from both directions ... |
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Removing Shingles
Removing old, cracked, and brittle shingles for replacement is easy. Here's how: assemble an assortment of flatbars and ... |
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Repairing Chipped or Cracked Stucco
Repairing chipped or cracked stucco is an easy project, but you'll need to set aside a few days to complete it. |
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Sheathing the Roof to be Hurricane Resistant
Bob discusses the advantages of hazard-resistant building techniques pertaining to sheathing the roof with Bryan Readling of ... |
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Shingle Ripper
Use a shingle ripper to remove cracked or damaged shingles without having to reside the whole wall. First, determine which ... |
