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metal for weathervane mast
I've bought a copper weathervane for a cupola with a lead-coated copper roof. Architect says be careful that the roof and mast don't eat each other, weathervane artist says never…
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icynene vs. demilec
I'm building a tight house in Mid-Coast Maine, and just learned today that the only local icynene subcontractor is out of commission for health reasons. The alternative sub is a…
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aging gracefully: cedar shingles
Thanks, JohnHarkins - I'm grateful for every suggestion. Did you stain the cedar with two different Flood stains to correct the color because the house had weathered differently on each…
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aging gracefully: cedar shingles
I've just finished reading the archives (more than 500 postings!) about red & white cedar shingles and the various stains that protect them. Lots of information, your name came up…
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new wood windows
Can anyone recommend a window manufacturer for a very exposed ocean site? The architect specified wooden Marvins, the builder says Anderson vinyl clad Woodright series. The house is way over…
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New driveway blues
Re: New driveway blues Hello everyone. I’m a beginner. <!----><!----> <!----> I’m building a house in mid-coast <!----> <!----><!---->Maine<!----> <!----> that needs a half-mile long driveway. There are lots of technical…
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new driveway blues
Re: New driveway blues I’m building a house in mid-coast that needs a half-mile long driveway. There are lots of technical issues (water, inclines, an existing driveway for half the…