Recently I had a customer who had some serious issues with some patio walls in their backyard. They love to entertain but shied away from barbeques and parties due to a couple ugly cinderblock walls. With their son’s birthday coming up they decided to stucco over the walls to make them ...
WHY SPRING IS A GREAT TIME FOR BRICK CHIMNEY REPAIR Others by Daniel S. Williams As with many other home maintenance projects we can put off needed maintenance to our chimneys. If you’re looking for brick chimney repairs, then spring is the ideal time to get started! Our chimney speciali...
The best paint to choose for painting your house will depend upon the surface you’re painting. Bottom line: Select 100% acrylic paint for wood, vinyl, metal, or stucco. Semi-gloss or satin enamels are preferred for trim because they are durable and easy to wash. Flat finishes are favored...
homeowners are now looking to get the feel of a larger house using outdoor rooms and porches. This means the exterior siding becomes the decoration of the wall of at least one side of the room
How do I prepare the exterior of my house for painting? For paint to be applied properly and evenly, your home’s exterior will need to be clean and dry. Plan to power wash, remove any flaking paint, repair loose wood or siding, and sand uneven surfaces before painting. ...
The primary goal of a sheathing wrap (or housewrap) is to protect a building’s structural components from water. At the same time, the sheathing wrap must be permeable enough to allow drying to the building’s exterior if the framing or sheathing should get wet. While the permeance and ...
The exterior cladding and boxing make an electronic stud finder ineffective because they're too thick and solid to get accurate readings. You could spring for an expensive X-ray unit, but most homeowners prefer an easier and cheaper approach to finding studs in stucco, siding and other ...
remember to properly prep and prime all surfaces and use exterior paint. If you plan to refresh your shutters, it's best to remove them from the hinges and lay them flat while working.2. Updated LandscapingLandscaping is another fun way to add front yard curb appeal, but it can feel a ...
Smaller signs of damage include chipped paint or plaster, or minor holes in the stucco exterior. 6. Look at Every Window in Detail Your windows may not be clearly broken by the storm, but give them a second look. Small cracks, glass panes that are loose, or even damaged window frames ...
Question: how to clean a white marble (Nov 21, 2014) Anonymous said: hello I am new here, can you please tell me how to clean a white marble? and plese tell me which chemical is best for use. Reply: This question was originally posted atSTONE, STUCCO & BRICK CLEANING METHODSand is...