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40 year-shingles are worth it. The majority of roofing costs is labor. Might as well put on a longer-life shingle.
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over 8 years by mattlila
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Copper cover over bay window.
Portions of the copper covering is turning into patina. The copper bay has a lacquered finish on it. How do I restore its brilliance to retain it...
over 8 years by mattlila
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AC intake and out-take lines
Hi, anybody Simple question. On the freestanding air conditioner unit, there is an out-take line wrapped with black-form insulation. The insul...
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Cottage property lines
Hi, We bought a property a few months ago. The survey showed that 1/2 of the neighbor's carport and 3 feet of the corner of her house encroach ...
almost 9 years by k2
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GutterHelmet
Thanks, I already did. They said it is ok. The helmet protects the gutter from expanding and contracting.
about 9 years by mattlila
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mortage brokers
Hi,Do you know of any honest low rate mortgage broker for a 30 year-fixed? I live in Michigan. I can use also out of state brokers.Thanks!Any opi...
almost 9 years by pigletat100acres
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Salt for snow removal
It depends on the composition of the salt. The 'common' salt is sodium chloride. That is a no-no. It degranulates the shingles. You can use cal...
over 9 years by mattlila
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answers811
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Gutter Helmet
Hi,There are a lot of heavy icicles hanging from the edges of the Gutter Helmet. Would that cause ice dam formation and damage the roof?Thanks for...
about 9 years by jerryheilman
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temperature
Thanks, Mr. HKestenholz.
over 9 years by mattlila
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answers985
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temperature
Hi, How hot is the secondary heat exchanger of a furnace?Thanks.
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HKestenholz
Hi,Just want to say thanks for your answers.
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Furnace filter
Hi,I used the 3M Ultra-Filtrete furnace filter. How can I tell if the filter is dirty enough and time to change it? I have just been changing it o...
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Brown-out
Do brown-outs damage refrigerator, furnace, or electric motors?Thanks.
over 9 years by Jim D
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answers860
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whole-house surge protector
Hi,Does whole-house surge protector protect appliances and furnace against brown-outs?Thanks for your time
over 9 years by Tom O
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answers465
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Masonite siding
Hi,Is masonite siding like pressed wood with a surface that simulates wood?Can mold grow on the stained masonite surface?Thanks for your time.
over 9 years by 5slb6
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answers272
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Duration paint
Hi,My masonite siding and wood trimmings have been stained with Sherwin-Williams Woodscape. Can I paint over it with Duration? Do I need 1 or 2 c...
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water leaking from furnace
Hi, When the condensate trap is completely plugged, why is there a puddle of water at the bottom of the furnace? Where is the leak coming from?...
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sealant furnace
Can I use high-temp silicone sealant (400 degrees) between the furnace's primary and secondary heat exchangers?
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