COMMUNITY FORUM: ROOFING & SIDING

ice dams

added 14" of insulation in my attic, had roof vents installed and I still get ice dams along the edge of my roof...why?

about 1 year by usgetters

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Removing Aluminum Siding

We are going to be getting new vinyl siding. We currently have aluminum siding and i was needing some information on how to properly remove the al...

about 1 year by LarryG

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559

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Metal gambrel roof meeting lower pitched roof and leaking.

Hello all I have a gambrel barn roof with another lower pitched roof that meets this roof. My problem is that snow builds up on the lower roo...

about 1 year by Peter H.

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Ridge vent, another inquiry

New roof, ridge vent and have gable vents, soffit vents, too. When wind blows, whichever direction it is coming from, I hear a noise like a turbin...

about 1 year by Peter H.

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Looking for alternative to GP Catawba Sturbridge 6

This siding was used a lot in the Southeast during the 80s and 90s. It was available in a Double-6 or Triple-4. LP Smart Side makes a woodgrain ver...

over 1 year by JameyWilson

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1046

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metal roofing

We are looking to replace our roof, in the spring of 2007. We are considering metal roofing. I have looked for customer feedback, and don't come up...

over 1 year by jlproof

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932

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best flat roof 62x19

I need a new flat roof--I have investigated many options ----should I reroof a rubber memebrane over existing?? or get a peel and stick memebrane w...

over 1 year by gail1323

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736

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Do-it-yourself stucco

Please help me to find out how to stucco. I am looking for detailed instructions on how to do it myself. Even a link to get me started would make ...

almost 2 years by StuccoPro

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135

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Hardie Board cement dust complaints

Has anyone had any issues with the dust from the Haride Board siding staining or adhering to any other surfaces, such as decking material, and cann...

almost 2 years by slfields

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311

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Hardie Board cement dust complaints

Has anyone had any issues with the dust from the Haride Board siding staining or adhering to any other surfaces, such as decking material, and cann...

almost 2 years by slfields

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964

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Can rubber roofing material work as a deck floor itself?

I use my old asphalt deck almost every day for sitting, gardening, and doing wood-working. My landlord (a good guy) is replacing it with rubber dec...

almost 2 years by JWRoofing

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1124

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water-damaged soffit

Our wooden soffit is peeling apart at several corners. It appears to be due to water damage. We have seamless gutters and a new roof. I've had t...

about 2 years by Mike504

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487

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replacing asbestos siding shingles

I need to find a product that looks similar to the asbestos shingles that are currently on my house. They are in good shape, but some were damaged...

about 2 years by susmck

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677

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siding over cement block

I'm siding my old farm house,but have a cement block addition for a laundry room. I can't remove it yet so need to know the best way to attach sidi...

about 2 years by WayneL1

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670

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Masonite, I only need a few!

We have the Masonite that was part of the class action and only really need to replace about 5 or 6 planks. We got scammed by a bogus construction ...

over 2 years by skyline1241

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695

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Mildew on painted overhang of porch,and roof

What causes mildew to return every time we clean it off of porch & house overhang? It is painted wood.

over 2 years by TBri

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852

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Bark Siding?

Hey, has anyone ever installed bark siding? I've decided to go with bark siding, but I need some opinions about it before I put it up. Also, if y...

over 2 years by RichardD.

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873

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Asphalt "Brick-look" siding

This old house has asphalt siding, the type that comes in panels that measure about 18 x 28 inches, designed to look like several courses of brick....

over 2 years by marcelcyr

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637

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