removing layers before residing
We're getting our small 1&1/2 story 1952 house resided with vinyl. How much of the old should be removed? The first contractor says remove the o...
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almost 5 years by callf
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Re-roofing and want to insulate roof with open beam ceiling
Every contractor I talk to gives me a different story. What we have now is a 30 year old shake roof in poor condition, likely with no insulation...
almost 5 years by pfelber
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answers1214
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Cleaning shingle knicks off siding
Hi everyone, my first post! Anyway, i was doing a roofing job (ripping off and replacing shingles) with my dad today. We were pushing the old sh...
almost 5 years by pfelber
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Under my aluminum siding
If possible would you please express an opinion on what I should find and what you would recommend, considering functionality, aesthetics,and cost,...
almost 5 years by Ladamduke
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answers1261
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Engineered Wood Siding vs Cedar vs Cement Board
Which products are the materials of choice: Engineered Wood, Cedar, or Cement Board? Is it best if you are not using Cedar to have pre-finished? ...
almost 5 years by 5slb6
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answers744
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attic ventilation when getting new roof
We are getting our roof reshingled and all of the roofers have said that our gable vents need to be closed off which we agree with. We have a ridg...
about 5 years by Kathy55
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answers1018
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color to stain house
hi my home has shingles on the sides and stained claps front and back i am wondering what color will look nice with the shingles staying the stain ...
about 5 years by ginnydogs
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Metal roof parts
Do you know if there is anything made tha will go behind siding of the upper part of a roof but then go on the top of a "R" type metal roof so that...
about 5 years by OddBall
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answers872
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hand nail v. gun nail
Which is best...hand nailing shingles or using a power gun to nail?
about 5 years by OddBall
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answers484
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When Rubber meets Asphalt
I was wondering if it's true that when shingling with asphalt shingles on the top part of your house and then going over your flat rubber garage ro...
about 5 years by OddBall
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answers456
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Moss and siding
Greetings, In a certain place on our house where the siding meets the roof from a lower level, moss is starting to grow. Is there anything I ...
about 5 years by 5slb6
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answers694
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Ridge Vent vs Powered Vents
I am having to replace my entire roof after it was damaged during the Super Tuesday storms here in KY. Currently I only have gable vents and very p...
about 5 years by Billhart
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answers593
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siding and windows
Hi ! we are soon renovating our home. New siding and windows. We want good quality siding and windows but reasonably priced. but dont know whi...
about 5 years by amberjune14
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answers735
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roofing area of a flat of material
What is the coverage of a "flat" of roofing material? e.g. How many square feet (or meters) in a "flat" of slate or cedar shake or tin? Thanks!
about 5 years by oldlumberville
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answers122
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Raising the roof
I am interested in purchasing a home that has low ceilings on the second floor- about 7 feet. It is a basic colonial 1 peak roof. Is it feasible ...
about 5 years by abrownos
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answers990
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Fake Stone
I would like to put a panel of fake stone on the outside of my house. I cannot find a company that sells fake stone in a panel. Lowes did not have ...
over 5 years by Dinosaurus
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answers116
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Roofing a house
Have you ever heard of a California weave for valleys?
over 5 years by bamyers
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answers243
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metal strips?
I need strips of metal; fairly firm, but bendable without having to use a machine; maybe an inch and a half to two inches wide. The finished item ...
over 5 years by k8davis
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answers1038
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Ice Dams
We moved into a house 3 yrs ago and have had ice dams two of the last three winters when we had heavy snowstorms.No one has been able to diagnose o...
over 5 years by OddBall
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answers856
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flat roof coatings
i have a 1 year old flat roof , and yes it still leaks. it is a torch down rubber roof, i need to aluminum coat the roof, was wondering what the di...
over 5 years by jhoffpa
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answers1161
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