Much like the exterior paint on my wood siding, the paint on my shutters was sadly peeling. Some shutters had damage on the louvers themselves. Top or bottom rails on some had completely deteriorated. For these reasons, discussions about finishing shutters sometimes include – capping them incopp...
The problem is water. Water gets behind the wood and causes problems. By the time you realize there is a problem the cost to repair it is in the thousands or tens of thousands. 99% of all reported siding failures are installation related. That puts a pretty big onus on preparation. Doin...
I had missing siding that needed replaced as well as a leaking roof. I called GB Contracting and Ed Vargas came to give me an estimate same day. Ed took pictures of the roofing issues, showed me what needed done and gave me a very reasonable price. The work was done in a matter of...
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Wet shrubs directly against siding are a major cause of rot on many houses. 4. Seal End Grain – Before painting slather an exterior yellow wood glue like Titebond III onto the end grain to block the uptake of water. Apply it right from the bottle for softwoods, but for hardwoods that...
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A new garage door can cost thousands depending on the type and style of door chosen, whether you need to repair or replace the hardware that allows the door to open and close, and even whether you need to resize the doorway or reframe the exterior. If your garage door is in good shape...
I have my sights set on a jointer in the near future as I would like to save time and energy squaring lumber. My preference up until now has generally been to buy new tools and the thought of refurbishing/repairing anything used has not appealed to me. However, the cost difference betwe...