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Q. Drip-Edge and Roofing Membranes When using peel-and-stick roofing membranes, does it matter if the membrane goes under rather than over the metal drip edge at the eaves? In my work as a home inspector, I've noticed that these membranes get installed bo More
Q. Getting Rid of That Smoky Smell In a recently purchased house, one of the bedrooms was used as a smoking room by a previous owner and still smells of cigarette smoke. To get rid of the odor, my clients washed the floors, walls, ceiling, and all the win More
Detailed to shed water and built with concrete rather than mortar, a chimney cap... More
If the wall behind the veneer is detailed properly, critters shouldn't be able to... More
Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection More
There’s more to concrete than water, cement, sand, and stone. An experienced batch plant manager talks about the admixtures that help you match the mix to the job. More
A radon remediation contractor shows how to install vent pipes beneath a slab to... More
Q: Here in Minnesota, many garage floors suffer from spalling. What causes spalling concrete, and is there any cure? More
Q: The owner of a house with existing exterior cement stucco is unhappy with the finish. How difficult is it to install a new coat of stucco over the existing stucco? More
