Vinyl Siding Installation Step #2: Soffit and Fascia PM If the soffit on your home wraps around a corner, as with a hip roof, you’ll need to make some provisions for the soffit material’s change in direction at the corners. To accommodate this change, nail two J-channels diagonally ...
Soffitis the layer of wood, vinyl or aluminum that extends from the bottom of the fascia to the top piece of your wall board. Together, they protect the rafters from weather, moisture, and allow air to flow through soffits and vents. ...
Another option for retrofitting hurricane ties on a home involves going through the roof. This can be done by removing the roof sheathing around the eaves of the home. Of course, you’ll have to remove the shingles along with the sheathing, which will require you to replace them with new ...
Choose nylon brush sweeps over vinyl or neoprene, as they offer the best protection against bugs. Add weather stripping or door-seal kits to the perimeter of the frame to keep insects from entering along the sides or top of the door. Use a clear caulk to seal the joint where the door ...
A barbed fin on the vinyl bulb weatherstrip is pressed into the groove, and friction keeps it there. This type of weatherstripping is very effective if installed properly, but the hard part is finding someone who has the equipment and know-how to install it. ...
And as the furnace draws in air to burn, new air has to come from somewhere to replace that which is being burned up and vented outside. Additional air is drawn into the house through cracks and gaps in the exterior walls and ceiling. This creates dry conditions (exterior air is ...
The windows used here are standard vinyl windows. They are placed in each rough opening and stapled in place on the outside. The front-most window is the feature window of this house: Roofing This house uses standard asphalt shingles for the roof. The first step is to cover the roof wi...
Choose nylon brush sweeps over vinyl or neoprene, as they offer the best protection against bugs. Add weather stripping or door-seal kits to the perimeter of the frame to keep insects from entering along the sides or top of the door. Use a clear caulk to seal the joint where the door ...