Category: Siding
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How To – Plywood siding residential construction
Although normally signing is applied over exterior she then which has been protected by a vapor barrier some contractors to make use of single wall systems. In a single wall system the exterior sheathing is the finished product. Where normally the vapor barrier would be applied over the exterior sheathing the plywood siding is applied…
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How To – Selecting the right plywood for residential construction
There are a variety of locations within your home where plywood is used. Plywood can be constructed of either layers of wood that are glued together or chips of wood that are oriented to obtain a specific structural strength. Standard plywood is made of layers that are glued together. When logs go through a plywood…
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How To – Sealing Your Gutter Seams to Cure Leaks
Proper maintenance of your gutters and downspouts is important to prevent basement flooding or erosion around your foundation. A small leak in your gutters or improperly placed downspouts can allow hundreds of gallons of water to enter your basement in a single heavy storm. And the worst part about having a broken gutter is that…
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How To – Repairing Damaged Vinyl Siding
There are many reasons that your vinyl siding can get damaged but unfortunately there is no way to mend, paint or patch your siding easily. This means that you will need to replace sections of siding rather then actually repair the damaged sections. Lucky for the home owner replacing damaged siding only takes a few…
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How To – Selecting And Installing Cement Fiberboard Siding
Cement Fiberboard siding is no real stranger in the manufacture of exterior sheathing for homes and businesses. The product dates back decades and may have got a bad name in the business due to the use of Asbestos products that are very similar but had to be discontinued and removed from homes because of associated…