Shiplap
I'm looking to do a small portion of my porch with shiplap. (16ft X 12 ft) I've been researching premium exterior shiplap but its getting a little confusing. Ca...
Latest Discussions: ROOFING & SIDING
Flip-Clean gutters...anyone heard of them?
I don't know that much about them, other than they look like regular open gutters, but you use a long pole to flip the gutters down so debris falls out. I'm de...
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answersupdated 14 days ago by BV026147
Ridge vents vs. Turbines
Our roof was recently destroyed in a hail storm. It was suggested that we replace the 2 turbine vents with ridge vents for increased energy efficiency. We live ...
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answersupdated 14 days ago by BV026146
4" x 8" x 11' long w wood beam
how much weight would it carry?
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answersupdated 18 days ago by BV026136
Box Gutters
My husband and I recently purchased an older home with box gutters. We have noticed that in several areas of the gutter there is some damaged wood and leaking ar...
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answersupdated 22 days ago by BV026102
Flashing installed "on top" of shingles!
I am having a builder build my new home. It is almost complete, we are suppose to be days away from closing. The city inspector came out to take a look, and the n...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV025802
Dare I? Ondura roofing
I have been trying to research this product for over a week now. I have seen good things, and then hints of bad things, but nothing SPECIFIC about why it might n...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV025997
Leaking Ridge Vents
Apologies if a question like this has been already asked/answered.Just bought a house and during the bidding process, the seller disclosed to me that the roof lea...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV025866
Tyvek VS Insulation
I have a 40 year old home with aluminum siding on it now. I have had a few people come out and I have heard two stories about what option is better to go with. ...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV025863
Roofing company (Northbrook, IL)
Hi, I'm looking for a trusted roofing company in the Northbrook area. So if you have experience with any local roofers, please share your opinion. I was thinking...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV025825
Soffit? Box gutters? Who to call?
We are struggling to find someone to repair this issue. Roofers say it is a gutter problem. Gutter people say to call a roofer. Water is leaking inside the home o...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025787
Where can I buy Masonite siding or something similar?
HELP! I have Masonite siding on my home and have to replace the panels in several places. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase additional pieces or what othe...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025782
window shutters on hardiplank??
Hello all. I will like to install some wood window shutters on hardiplank siding. Any special tools I need? Can I even do this? Not sure if the cement siding wi...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025715
Need some replacement asbestos roof shingles.
I found a place in Colorado that has some that are square, used in a diamond pattern 16x16. But they are out of gray/black like I need. Any suggestions where I c...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by sealedesign2
Repairing cement corner piece off of tile / clay roof
Latest AZ monsoon storm left a chunk of cement from the corner of our house laying on the ground. Winds and rain were very severe. How can I repair this? Is cemen...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025666
New construction home, waiting for trusses. Can you put in windows,doors and siding? While waiting
We are building a new home and have run into many slow downs..the house frame has been up and open for 4 months. We are awaiting trusses that are another 4 to 5 w...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025662
GAF Sienna designer shingle, Harbor Mist color
Hi, I am in need of this discontinued product - GAF Sienna Harbor Mist roofing shingles. Hopefully someone will have this product in stock that has not sold.
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025654
Cleaning Vinyl Siding
We just power washed our vinyl siding (white, 3 years old). Power washer did a great job on normal dirt - but those fly "specks" will not come off. We tried Sim...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025622
cleaning,replacing and painting asbestos cement shingles
Hi- I just bought an old house that has cement asbestos shingles. I want to clean outside of house, repair shingles, and then paint. Can anyone help me. Thank you.
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV025616
Roof Sheathing
I am purchasing a home. After the purchase offer was accepted, the physical inspection revealed that portions of the roof sheathing were delaminated and the raft...
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answersupdated 4 months ago by BV025465
