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Fiber-cement siding is no fun to cut and handle, but its price and durability make it a good deal for spec houses. An experienced installer tells you how to work with it efficiently.
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When it comes to giving vinyl an authentic period look, the right details make all the difference.
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Senco screw gun, Milwaukee metal-cutting saw, siding tools, cold weather gear
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Wood siding corner details
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Trimming a Dutch Colonial gambrel
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Q. I'm removing the wood siding from a '70s colonial, down to the sheathing, and plan to put up vinyl siding. I'm thinking of covering the exterior with foil-faced foam for extra insulation but am concerned about trapping moisture in the walls. The house
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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,
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Cutting fiber-cement siding can be a dusty job, but a number of manufacturers offer tools designed to keep the air clear.
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No siding is waterproof, and windows can leak. So we need a backup system, and building scientist Joseph Lstiburek has the details.
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Engineered wood, fiber cement, and plastic can provide the look of natural wood siding and trim without the limitations of the real thing.