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
employs Scotchgard for stain protection. The acrylic flat latex paint can be washed with soap and water and resists mildew and oily stains. It requires only one coat for complete application and carries the company's lifetime warranty. More
Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection More
Tearing off the old shingles can add anywhere from a few hours to a day to a roofing job. "You could be spending $750 or $800 in dump fees," contractor Jim Lydon points out.For all those reasons, Lydon tells clients it's OK to roof over existing shingles if (1) it's a relatively new building and "basically up to code"; (2) the old shingles are "nice and smooth," providing a relatively even surface for reroofing; and (3) the beams and boards of the roof structure are in good enough shape to hold a nail. 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
Remodelers aren't called upon to build as many foundations as new home builders, but it's still a skill at which they need to be proficient 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
