Cor-A-Vent corrugated polypropylene vents offer a low-profile soffit alternative to metal strip vents and perforated fiber-cement panels
These shingles are squared and fastened to each other in 45-inch-long panels.
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Q: How do I fasten cedar shingles to sidewalls covered with rigid foam?
Install a tight weather barrier, choose top-quality shingles, and use smart production techniques.
How a wet-climate builder details the layers to keep out the rain.
Co-extruded decking is made with a plastic shell, but Trex leaves the plastic off the bottom of Transcend boards so that moisture can escape and the surface can accept adhesives.
Titan Wood Limited’s Accoya pine lumber has been treated with a concentrated form of vinegar in a process called acetylation, which makes it inedible to insects and rot-causing microorganisms without adding toxins.
You can bend Cold-Bend hardwood boards without steaming, says the maker, because they were already steamed during manufacturing, then compressed in length, a process that “accordions” the long grain fibers and makes them flexible.
For a long-lasting roof, stick with the best shingle grades and use a ventilating underlayment.
Manufacturers have successfully tackled some of the issues plaguing this low-cost cladding.
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Q: We installed untreated cedar shingles on the exterior walls of a vacation home in central Maryland. Now the owners are complaining that squirrels are eating the new siding. And the squirrels really are eating it - they're not just trying to get inside the house. Is there anything we can apply to...
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Q: When installing stained vertical cedar siding or fascia trim, what type of glue should be used for splices and corners? Some contractors like to dab a little stain on the cut ends of 3-degree splices or on 4-degree corner miters, but is there an exteri
Siding; adhesives
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Q: We recently completed a house that features vertical T&G cedar siding, but now my clients are complaining about woodpeckers making holes in the siding. Are there any simple techniques for dealing with this problem?
Patterns in Wood
Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection
When it comes to giving vinyl an authentic period look, the right details make all the difference.
An interior trim carpenter whose company specializes in servicing large national builders tells how to produce a high-quality interior finish quickly and efficiently.
Wood siding corner details
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Q. I recently installed 20,000 square feet of 1/2x4-inch cedar siding, rough side out, on a project in Connecticut. The exterior wall construction was 6-inch metal steel studs sheathed with 5/8-inch exterior plywood and covered with building wrap. Inside,