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When installing a fence, does it matter what hardware you use? Are 5" spike nails any better than screws?
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almost 7 years by emcspadden
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How do I choose a wooden fence?
I am in the market for a new fence. I want a privacy fence that is 6 feet tall, but I don't know what material to use...1/2 stockade, 3/4 inch sto...
almost 7 years by emcspadden
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cellulose, huh?
well, an electrician used to live here, so I think the wiring is fine (no knob and tube - with the exception of possibly one interior wall - and I ...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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fiberglass? cellulose? foam?
I don't know which end is up anymore!!! I have a twin built in 1908 in South Jersey. I think it is balloon construction, though I am not really...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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does cellulose hold moisture?
I am thinking about insulating my 1908 house with cellulose (exterior walls and attic floor) and fiberglass (attic walls and ceiling). I should al...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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how about cellulose?
I am considering having cellulose insulation blown into my exterior walls for insulating purposes. I was also thinking about having in blown i...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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a similar question
I have a house built around 1908 in southern Jersey (my best guess) with almost no insulation and a mold problem in the basement (I am working on t...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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those pesky 2/12 roofs!
regarding that 2/12 roof... someone suggested putting a weather barrier under the shingles vs. felt paper (I assume he was talking about a singl...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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a few more questions
Again, thank you for the info! However, what is a baloon framed house? What is fireblocking? Will it come with directions on how to seal it? ...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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I am :-)
Wow. Thanks for the quick response! As for the basement, I am proud to say that I am working on it myself. I am installing ventalation fans, g...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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cracks in original cinder-block
I have what my contractor friend calls original cinderblock. You can scratch out as much cinder as you want! I have several cracks in the basemen...
over 7 years by DStone1
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do I need more power in my attic?
I am about to insulate my exterior walls and it was recommended that I run any wires I may want in my attic now...before it is too late. I already...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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what is the best waterproofer?
I have a very sweaty, damp basement with no real possibility for curing it from the outside (it is the neighbor's yard). I am going to install som...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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what to do with my flat roof
I have a flat roof say the contractors...to me it looks like the top of a pyramid. On the slope it looks to be about 3 or 4/12 pitch. Then it fla...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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shingle a 2/12 pitch roof???
I am having my 2/12 pitch roof replaced. From what I understand, it is not steep enough to shingle, but that is what all the contractors want to d...
over 7 years by emcspadden
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insulation under siding?
I currently have old, damp, asphalt siding with holes in it. I am looking to replace it with vinyl (though am open to other ideas to maintain the ...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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my asphalt has holes!
I have the exact same asphalt siding. I don't know about you, but mine is covered in damp holes, the brick facade is flaking off, and the tar flas...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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I have a similar problem
I am replacing my old, damp asphalt siding on my 100 year old twin in NJ. Every contractor has said something different about what type of inuslat...
almost 8 years by emcspadden
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