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Roofing pros: Detail when apron and step flashing meet open valley flashing
Can someone please provide some guidance? How do I detail the apron flashing that will come in from the right and the step flashing that will climb the roof…
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Roofing pros: Detail when apron and step flashing meet open valley flashing
Can someone please provide some guidance? How do I detail the apron flashing that will come in from the right and the step flashing that will climb the roof…
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Re-siding/Painting a “Dormer”
Situation: Old home (1928) in Northern NJ that I've been renovating myself over time. Trying to stay period-appropriate, but not slave-ishly so. Plan to stay in the house for a…
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Big gaps between brickmold and brick veneer -NEW PHOTOS ATTACHED
Hi all, I'm replacing some rotted brickmold on my old (1920's) frame and brick veneer house and trying to figure out how to best caulk/fill the joint between the brick and…
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Returning crown at rake
Hi all - hoping for some advice... I'm using crown moulding at the rake on an exterior gable end. I have plumb-cut the rake board at the eave and plan…
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Curved Exterior Backets
Need help from the experts. Am trying to build decorative exterior brackets to "support" an extended eave. The house has some tudor details so I'd like to introduce some curves. …
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Insul. ? Regal says no VB, need foam
Hi all, <!----> <!----><!----> Some particulars: <!----> <!----> Renovation. 2X6 cathedral rafters (steep 18/12 pitch), mixed climate (New Jersey) <!----> <!----> Was planning to dense-pack cellulose (no vent) and then…
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Help me fix my screwup
Okay all - delurking to ask a question. I extended a one-pipe steam line and plugged it at the elbow right before it rises through the floor. Used a 1"…