replacing a flat roof
I've been in my house for 9 years and my roof has leaked 3 times in year. I'm guessing the flat roof is at least 15 years old. I get it coated ever...
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over 5 years by TFMUVAF
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answers135
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rubber roofing
while installing the new rubber roofing I was told to apply adhesive to both the wood and the rubber.After putting the rubber down and sitting a wh...
over 5 years by TFMUVAF
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answers541
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Standing seam metal roof
A number of weeks ago, a segment aired on Bob's show that used a metal roofing installer from MA. I don't remember the project or the episode but ...
over 5 years by mbatelli
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answers568
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Fiber Cement Siding next to Stone column
I'm planning on installing fiber cement panels (Hardipanel) in a recently redone Sun Porch. The house is stone construction and there are three st...
over 5 years by dayanim
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answers400
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Urgent help: Is smart board siding any good?
How does smart board sding compare to hardi plank? Is this product like LP? Any idea how long the life of smartboard siding is? They say hardi is...
over 5 years by donnas07
1
answers215
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replacing a flat asphalt rolled roof
I'm pretty handy around the house but have not done a flat roof before. I have a patio that has been converted into living space and I know I have ...
over 5 years by loumfuqua
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answers423
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Roofing Nail Length
Is it OK to overlay a 1"X6" wood deck on a roof with 7/16" OSB? If Yes, then what type of fasteners should be used to fasten the OSB to the existi...
over 5 years by fdmeeri
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answers649
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replacing shake shingles
I am replacing shake shingles with composite and radiant roof barrier. Can I leave all the original 1X4 nailers on the roof joists??
almost 6 years by danilp
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answers808
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barn rood
building a 24 x 40 shedrow horse barn, using a metal roof with USB board under that, can the trusses be 4 foot on center or do they have to be 2 fo...
almost 6 years by gcensm12
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answers122
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Plywood getting wet, does it lose character?
I have purchased 1/2" exterior grade plywood to use for a gazebo roof. One day before raising the sheets and afixing them to the rafters it rained....
almost 6 years by TheFenceman63
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answers280
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Insulating a flat roof?
Hello. I live in St. Louis, MO, which is known for random/odd weather patterns, but historically has a very cold February and a very, VERY warm ...
almost 6 years by supermixx
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answers184
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asbestos siding
Two of my asbestos siding shingles recently fell off my house and cracked (unusable). Can I purchase these things somewhere? If not, any recs? T...
almost 6 years by badhomefxr
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answers459
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removing a flat roof
i have an old doctors office in the front of my building that i am remodeling. they built a hip roof over an exhisting flat roof. i want to remove ...
almost 6 years by pruski
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answers829
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masonite siding repair
We have some rotten pieces of siding on our 1979 home in need of replacement-since masonite is unavailable, we have looked at hardboard...our sidin...
almost 6 years by Billhart
1
answers746
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hot mop vs. torch down
i am in the process of putting a new roof on my house. it's a flat roof and one contractor says hot mop, the other torch down. can anyone shed som...
almost 6 years by dick3329
3
answers1163
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replace blown away shingles
Is there ant little tricks to replace about -3- shingles that got blown away in a storm?? Any special tools needed?? Do you need to replace more t...
almost 6 years by gkutsor5088
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answers1012
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RE; Turbine vents on a metal roof
On my previous shingle roof, turbine vents were put under the flap of the shingle to insure non leakage. How do I install the turbine vents on a...
almost 6 years by kennybopaloo
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answers579
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Need Help On OnDura Roofing Over A Doublre Shingle Roof!
OnDura at: http://www.ondura.com/home.htm Ondura re-roofs over practically anything. Ondura can be applied directly over even surfaces lik...
almost 6 years by ourownhouse
3
answers780
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hardiplank siding vs. vinyl
HELP! I need to replace the siding on my house and don't know which product to use...hardiplank website touts it's product as best but vinyl sites ...
almost 6 years by 5slb6
3
answers296
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