Foam sheathing contribution to siding failures: Contributing to moisture damage in wood clapboards nailed over foam is the observation that because the foam provides no support for the nails passing through it, any movement in the wood (such as due to thermal or moisture changes) can cause the ...
Using your putty knife, scoop a hefty amount of putty that can fill up the cracks, scratches, and holes in the wood. Scrap and glide the putty onto the affected area with a smooth motion. Lastly, slowly press the putty into the cracks to ensure complete adhesion. ...
For larger holes use a 1-inch putty knife. -Completely fill the nail holes, leaving them slightly crowned to sand after the epoxy sets. Or, work it as smooth as possible by shaving it off with a putty knife or working it in with your fingertips. -For sanding, use 100 to 120 grit ...
How to buy the best wood house siding, including consumer report for wood shingle and shake, board and batten, and board siding, with wood materials and grades
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The old saying goes that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of curse”. It’s especially true with caring for wood siding and other times of wood on the outside of your home or in your yard. If you can remember to do a walk-around every few months, at least twice a year...
Every duct, wire or pipe that penetrates the building envelope has the potential to waste energy. Plumbing vents in particular can be problematic because they run from below the floor all the way through the roof. Seal them with caulking or weather-stripping. Give wood decks and doors a coat...
ones. I used wood filler to patch the holes and then redrilled the drawers to line up with the new hardware. Easy makeover and the wood filler was so simple to use, but I ended up buying way too much and still have an almost-full container of wood filler with nothing to fill!
Nests. A hornet nest is gray and papery and may be the size of a football, with the hornets entering and exiting through a small hole in the bottom. Hornets are gathering. If there’s a certain spot you see hornets gathering at or returning to frequently, this may be the site of a ...
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