Roofwater problem
The problem I have is that roofwater pours down into one small area from three angles in the roof. This is because the main part of the house on o...
COMMUNITY FORUM: ROOFING & SIDING
about 4 years by Handyman
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answers292
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instant Hot water maker
Hey I've got an "instant hot" at my kitchen sink Its been there about 4 years Lately it takes up to 25 seconds for the water to come out of the f...
about 4 years by Billhart
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answers608
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masonite delimma
So I've acquired the old familiy home that my dad resided with masonite in 1985?. He soon found out of the recall but being a do it yourselfer and ...
about 4 years by OddBall
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answers1911
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ventilation in a vaulted cieling
I'm going to convert my screened porch to a 4 season room. It has a gable roof and is open to the living area. To properly insulate it, I was plann...
over 4 years by jmille5231
2
answers433
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Soffit Vents for New Roof and Turbines
We had a new roof put on this June. The old roof was cedar shake and it was removed. The new roof is "asphalt" composition shingle. Plywood was ins...
over 4 years by SteveDe
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answers866
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wood siding and artillery fungus
Is it true that artillery fungus spores that attack the house will damage and grow on the painted wood cedar shingles. Winter is just about here a...
over 4 years by ldgreenberg
3
answers940
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green guard (use it or not)
All my contract bids apply green guard as a moisture barrier. I have also asked that foamboard be installed under the hardiplank. Since foamboard...
over 4 years by bhlass
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answers901
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Ceiling water spots...How do I determine leak location and fix?
We have a growing water spot/mold spot in the ceiling on our 2nd floor. Water is leaking from somewhere and we assume it's from the roof, but don't...
over 4 years by mcovert
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answers680
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plywood or foamboard
I'm having my house hardi-planked. Under the old alum siding is Masonite. Should I go with plywood or foamboard underneath the new siding? I liv...
over 4 years by bhlass
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answers1015
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hardiplank and foundation problems
I live just outside of Houston near Galveston Bay where we have a gumbo clay soil. I am looking at residing, and was told by one contractor that t...
over 4 years by bhlass
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answers1002
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Cutting holes in Metal Buildings
What is the best way to cut a 6"+ pole in a metal (Steel) build for a 6" flue pipe for a wood stove? Thank you, Buford
over 4 years by OddBall
1
answers266
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Flat Roof Repair With Henrys 208R Help!
I have a composition on flat roof. I had a area that had delaminated as a bubble, as I have been unable to chase a leak, and tore a 8"x8" secti...
over 4 years by OddBall
3
answers842
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wind turbines vs ridge vent
I live in San Diego and the summers now get up to 90-100 degrees, from May to Oct. I have eve vents (round holes) from the original construction b...
over 4 years by OddBall
1
answers1149
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metal roofing installation
i live south of houston alot of moisture and mold i plan on using the titanium roof wrap my question is can i put it directly on the decking then p...
over 4 years by musrangsmore
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answers575
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Cedar Ridge Composite Siding
I'm considering replacing my current vinyl siding with Ceadr Ridge Composite siding. Other than the companies web site and the sales person, I hav...
over 4 years by cookpony
1
answers605
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new roof issues
I recently had a new roof put on but failed to check the attic until several days later when I discovered nails sticking thru the wood in some plac...
over 4 years by plumchase1
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answers289
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Fin-All aluminum shingles?
has anyone any experience with these? we are looking at buying a house that has this roofing on it, put on in 1985 and looks fine, but I have heard...
over 4 years by Bstee58
3
answers1359
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Installing Ceder Shakes on an Unlevel Wall
I'm renovating an old house that is not level. Would you install your rows of shingles lined up with the existing out of level building or would yo...
over 4 years by rivalus
0
answers199
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Vinyl siding installation
I am having siding installed and planned to have Tyvek installed. The contractor installs styrofoam or Tyvek but not both because they say the hous...
over 4 years by stevestk
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answers270
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Fiberglass stucco mesh
How can I make "stick" the fiberglass cloth to the Foam or what can I use. I have tried glue and it won't stick, also "scratch and brown" cement an...
over 4 years by johnnyrw7
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answers874
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