Discussion Forum
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Skylight replace
I’m replacing an old Velux skylight and need to know it’s rough opening before I tear it off. It’s over 20 years old and Velux doesn’t have the info. Any…
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Wet crawl space – new construction
New construction, roof sheathing on with ridge vent openings, but not shingles, water resistant flooring down. Roofers delayed. Rain storm brings water onto floor and into crawl space and now…
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Best framing hammer
What's the best reasonably priced framing hammer? I saw one that only weighed 16 oz. but nailed like it weighed 28 oz.
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Painting cedar shake siding
Can anybody give me advise on painting cedar shake siding? The shakes are rough and were last painted about 10 years ago so I don't think there's much chance of…
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Chimney leak
After a snowfall of about 2 " I noticed one brick in the center of my chimney that was wet. It's the only brick that is wet and it is…
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Plumbing problem
How likely is it that a small leak in a feeder hose to a sink will cause a total loss of well water pressure, resulting in getting no water to the sink? …
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Outside in mold abatement
Has anyone ever attacked a mould problem from the outside? I've got a bathroom that was recently tiled over mould. I hate to break up the new tile. The tile…
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Shake roof repair
Can anybody direct me to something that talks about repairing a roof with hand split cedar shakes? Thank you.......
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Blowing paint off shakes
Can anybody tell me if they have had success at blowing paint off shakes on walls with a pressure washer? Thanks.......
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Yellow jackets in the shakes
I had intended to replace my old cedar shake siding with lap siding this year but medical expenses got in the way. I have had a problem with yellow jackets…