Discussion Forum
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Ice dams and insulation
I need some advice on ice dams and icicles we've been having since we added a shed dormer to our Vermont log home. The problem is that because of the…
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Archetctural Shingle recommendation?
We're replacing a 40+ yr old roof with crumbling 3-tab shingles. (Location = VT) The roofer generally uses either BP or IKO archetectural shingles which are in stock at our…
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DIY Hardwood floor…finished or unfinished?
I have an older log home which originally had wide pine flooring. When I moved in 25 yrs ago, I tore up the living room floor and replaced it with…
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Grossman’s interior doors…what brand?
As many of you know, Grossman's was a chain of lumber stores in New England which folded in the late 90's. I purchased all of my interior doors there, and…
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Recommendation for patio door
I'm starting a DIY renovation of a small first floor bedroom in our log home. A job that started out as sanding and sealing the log walls, hanging sheetrock on…
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Rotted garage siding….replace with cement board?
I'm having trouble with the T-111 siding on my garage. It's rotting where it contacts the slab. The sides and rear overhang the slab, so the only trouble spot is…
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Rotted window sills
My aging mother lives out of state in a house my parents built in 1953. I try to help with repairs and the most recent project involved rot in the…
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Tankless hot water recommendations?
My 40 gal LP water heater just sprung a leak. We have hard water and water heaters are averaging 9years here. So now is decision time. I've been thinking about…
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Woodstove to augment hydronic heat
I live in a cape style log home with oil fired hydronic/baseboard heat and a woodstove for backup. The woodstove sits in front of the central chimney in the living room,…
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How much snow can my roof hold?
My 24x36 garage roof is constructed with 2x6 16" oc. with 5/8" sheathing. The roof runs the long way with about a 5/12 pitch. The walls are 2x4 construction. I…