Questions tagged [siding]
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How to remove side vinyl from the window
I live in a cold place. I already have double sided window but unfortunately, they are massive and basically make up the whole living room, thus making the living room very cold. I bought more double ...
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Wood rot fix for siding and framing base?
Wood rot fix for siding and frame base?
Some water is seeping into my garage when it rains. Called a concrete guy because I thought patio was too sloped, but he said sloping was by design and he ...
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Soffit vent distance from facia
I am installing soffit and vents from the outside on my house which is framed and dried-in (new construction). It is a large Victorian style, white farmhouse look. 2 story, already sheeted (roof and ...
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Can't get sofit sections to fully rejoin/overlap - okay?
My security camera is mounted under my garage's overhang (the Ethernet run originally installed by a Tech). After i installed my security camera and moved the wires around, I was having trouble ...
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how to fill gaps in horizontally installed barn wood
I have a barn with horizontal siding. I'm trying to figure out a way to fill the gaps and still have a nice "old barn" appearance.
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Water on the inside of corner
My secobd floor sticks out over my frist floor. I have aluminum siding on the second floor. I noticed water was coming in and down the corner piece. Its on the inside behind the j channel.
The red ...
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Installing Fake boxwood on concrete vinyl siding
We are trying to add boxwood on what I believe is concrete siding and I believe the only way to do so is by making a frame on the back wall that will have to be drilled into wall. Can I drill in the ...
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Heavy water stains on parging at bottom j channel seams
I have a 1970s home with aluminum siding on the main floor and parging on the basement/foundation. Where they meet there's a J channel or similar, with one seam in the middle of the front of the house ...
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How to install awning on siding
I need to attach a 13 ft retractable awning onto my siding. (2) vertical ~ 3" thick gutters 10 ft apart are blocking it. Cannot re-route them. Thinking of mating (2) 2x6 PT wood and attached it to ...
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How can I replace a load-bearing header and jack studs without disturbing siding?
My broad question is what tools/technique to use to remove (in order to replace) load-bearing studs and headers on an existing wall with lap siding nailed into said studs. Any videos or tips are ...
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Should steel siding have a rain screen?
I am trying to finalize details on a home remodel project that calls for 3" of rigid foam outside the sheathing, then steel board and batten covering the foam. I am trying to figure out the best way ...
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Why is there mold on the ceiling of my second floor balcony?
I have owned a new build house since August of last year. There is a balcony on the second floor and the ceiling of it is below my third floor. The side of the house has HardyPlank siding. Since last ...
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Warped T1-11 siding, can this be nailed back in?
I have a section of T1-11 siding that is warped slightly (see picture). I am tempted to just hammer this back in, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. What's the proper way to fix this kind of ...
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What is the logic behind aluminum siding?
I have aluminum siding on my house (put on by a previous owner) that is starting to fall apart after 20 years.
My house is a shingle house. It is not painted, except the trim. I can understand the ...
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What kind of trim should go under a deck patio door?
So an inspection on my brother's house revealed that it has been missing any kind of trim under the patio door that goes out to the deck -- possibly since it was built (he says he just never noticed ...
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Measuring Jamb Depth for New Construction Windows
I am building a detached garage that is not going to be insulated, however I would like the option to insulate in the future if needed. Also, I am going to use 7/8" corrugated siding on the ...
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Updated How to secure electric mast to wooden siding
I need to secure a 10 feet service mast that will past through the roof on the outside. From grade to top of roof is just over 10 feet. Utilities company has stipulated that the mast must be at least ...
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Should I redo my house wrap that is under the sheathing?
When my house was built, the builder put the Tyvek wrap on the frame of the house, then installed the sheathing and then installed the siding. I am about to have my siding replaced and one of the ...
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Removing rotten cedar siding shingles
I'm removing some rotten cedar shingles from the side of our house and they are nailed on so tight one over the other that I can't get my Dasco Pro shingle ripper behind the shingle to hook the nails ...
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