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Category: Siding

  • Installing T1 Siding

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    Siding comes in many forms but T1 siding is mostly used as an Exterior Sheathing and Siding all in one. Its primary application is in out buildings such as a detached garage or shed but it can be used on homes or businesses with good results. Its maintenance factor will depend on the product that…

  • HowTo – Fixing Leaky Rain Gutters

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    A leaky rain gutter is never much fun and the problem is you won’t know if you have a problem until it starts raining or you happen to notice while cleaning out your gutters. If you have old gutters they may be made of galvanized steel and over time they can rust however even new…

  • How To – Painting Sandblasted Or Deteriorated Brick Walls

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    Both for esthetic and property value reasons painting a brick wall is the very last thing that you ever want to consider. When you apply paint to a brick surface it is almost always impossible to remove without destroying the face of the brick that protects it from water damage. However there are times when…

  • How To – Exterior Insulation Considerations & Methods

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    In the past few years there has been a movement in the remodeling industry to add insulation to the exterior of buildings when new siding is being applied. Here we will look at the advantage of this process and drawbacks that come with it. It is important to weigh the good and the bad when…

  • Sealing your house with Tyvek

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    Sealing the house with Tyvek Tyvek House Wrap is a pretty expensive product but because it comes in larger sizes it is many times easier to install then tar paper and will give your home a lasting base for keeping out the weather and wind. To apply Tyvek you need to wrap the entire home. This…