re staining cedar siding
We have a previously stained cedar siding on our old home. It needs updating, as some of the stain is coming off and exposing and causing damage to the wood. Is s...
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Insulation vs Tyvek
I have an old house from 1940, in Gettysburg PA we are recladding with a combination of Hardie plank siding for the lower level of the house and NewTechWood clad...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV024639
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 about 1 month ago by BV024631
Ridge vent, another inquiry
New roof, ridge vent and have gable vents, soffit vents, too. When wind blows, whichever direction it is coming from, I hear a noise like a turbine turning only ...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV024629
patio
I have a patio structure that is approx. 10 by 24. the beam is 22 ft, a 4 by 12. there are 3 4 by 6 posts. would like to take out the middle post? not sure if th...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024577
Mysterious Drippings on Siding
We have a problem with our siding on front and back of our 2 story home. It is occuring on first floor only, same area in front as in back; i.e., not entire hous...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024535
Leak barrier installation locations
I know leak barriers are used on: eaves, rakes, valleys and penetrations (including chimneys). But are leak barriers normally used on the hips and ridges? I...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024492
Should Ridge Vents Be Used Considering Their Location
I have a hip and valley roof (8/12) in central Alabama. The 3-tab shingle roof is being replaced and upgraded to 30-year architectural shingles. House = 2433 sf...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024492
Should Ridge Vents Be Used Considering Their Location
I have a hip and valley roof (8/12) in central Alabama. The 3-tab shingle roof is being replaced and upgraded to 30-year architectural shingles. House = 2433 sf...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024492
Ice Dam on Roof
My neighbor's roof has a huge ice dam on it and 3 foot icicles hanging down. I have read that a sock with calcium chloride can melt the ice but I cannot find anyo...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV024482
HELP! Cannot slope gutters properly.
Hi- I have an issue with a recent gutter install by a contractor. They installed a seamless gutter that has a lip (extends about 1.5") that goes under the shingle...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV024455
Box Gutters
I, too, am having major issues with the box gutters on my extremely old victorian home. My home is located in Indiana County, PA, and every contractor I have rea...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV024447
Water Leaking from INSIDE Fireplace
OK you guys .. I've been reading you for a while now and you all seem pretty sharp. Let's see what you think of this one:I have a 40-yr-old brick house with a bri...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV024401
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 3 months ago by BV024316
Green Mold Growing on South Side of House
I have a single story ranch-style house with white vinyl siding. My house faces east and gets very little sunlight on side facing south. A few years ago the ne...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV024290
poping and cracking sounds in attic
since taking down and removing pop corn ceiling we have had these sounds.I have been up in attic numerous times and have found nothing to indicate separation or d...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV024199
slate roof on 1930's center hall colonial
Hello, We bought a diamond in the rough in Albany, NY. The home has vinyl siding and a slate roof. Can I tell from the attic if the home has a ridge and soffit...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV024147
Existing Flat Roof - condensation and heat loss
Can this problem be fixed by simply using Rigid insulation on top of the existing Flat roof The area is about 3' X 40' on an apartment roof where the roof was op...
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answersupdated 4 months ago by BV024060
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 4 months ago by BV023991
GAF HD/HDZ 30-year architectural shingle self-sealing temperature
At what outside temperature should GAF HD/HDZ 30-year architectural shingles be installed so that they self-seal properly under the sun?
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answersupdated 5 months ago by BV023900
