rain dripping in fireplace
When it rains it drips into my fireplace. I have had a chimney company come out and they have changed the cap (custom made to fit) waterproofed the...
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8 days by BV017652
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Boarding windows with vinyl siding
Hello. I have a home with vinyl siding. The windows portrude 1 and 1/8" from the lap/sheathing as measured with a ruler pressed firmly against the...
8 days by BV017649
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Rain from upper deck leaking onto top of door wall in house
Water from upper deck runs into house on top of door wall. My husband already drilled holes into the flooring of the deck to let water drain throu...
8 days by BV017647
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Roofs
What type of roof is best for crazy Michigan weather?
18 days by BV017562
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Stained wood siding - can we change the color?
We have a home that has stained wood siding. The stain is a deep red stain and it is rather dark. We would like to change the color of the siding...
20 days by BV017542
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steel siding peeling
Over the winter my steel siding started to peel in sheets of at least 1 foot to 4 foot long depending on how far I pull it, it is in only a section...
21 days by BV017457
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match replacement piece?
We recently had a contractor replace a damaged o/s corner piece. the replacement piece did not include the 'wood grain' look of the existing sidin...
24 days by BV017496
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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...
27 days by BV017476
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put new shingles on top of old shingles?
We're going to have our roofing replaced with new shingles because a few shingles would go off when there are strong wind in the spring each year. ...
27 days by BV017475
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Cedar roof shakes
Does anyone know where to buy a couple of bundles of hand-split, heavy-duty (thick) cedar roof shakes in Denver?
27 days by BV017475
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ventilation
I an getting a new roof. One roofer want to install soffit vents and hates my current drip edge vents. The second roofer says the drip vents are ...
about 1 month by BV017408
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PIC - is this concerning?
Hello, and thanks for your help! I am looking to purchase a brick quadplex in Kentucky. I am from California, so i do not know much about brick....
about 1 month by BV017364
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Punctured freon line
I had a complete reroof done on my house. The roofing company punctured my air conditioning freon line in my attic.I have an addition on my home so...
about 1 month by BV017357
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answers197
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leveling wood steps without removing and shimming
my front steps hold water and leak. under the steps is storage that needs to stay dry. the plan is to use a polyurethane sealant and deck coat (not...
about 1 month by BV017327
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T1-11 Staining question
I am in the middle of adding 1000 sq. ft to my home. My wife and I are looking at T1-11 for siding. I was told that I could stain it but to use the...
about 1 month by NancyCrary
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Vinal siding
how can you add a piece of vinal siding under the J starter piece. The ground is shorter because of a finish I did to my front and now my vinal si...
about 2 months by BV017286
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Can I Keep Original Siding on a 1901 Bungalow style house?
I recently purchased a home in Eastern Washington state that was built in 1901. I THINK it is a cottage style. While installing modern windows, I...
about 2 months by BV017266
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answers129
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Insulating manufactured shed for heated workshop
I have a pre-built metal clad shed. It is to be a wood working shop. I want to insulate it. I plan to use closed foam board as it's easier to work ...
about 2 months by cuulblu
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Do I need insulation, building wrap or vapour barrier for enclosed mud room?
I have enclosed our covered cove back entry with a double French door with about a foot of 2x4 "wall" on either side and 18" above the door. It is ...
about 2 months by BV017241
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Reducing airflow between concrete block or brick, and interior walls
Two homes, one in NC with brick, one in FL with concrete block. Small space between walls. Can this be insulated to reduce mice/rats from accessing...
2 months by BV017176
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