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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group

Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.

There are 533 threads in our archives.

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repairing vinyl roof [2 articles]

internaughtfull - 2009-12-15 17:27:00 [In: Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Windows & Doors | ]
Hi, I have an enclosed porch room in the back of the house, its about 40' by 12' with lots of windows. A tree had fallen a year ago and whacked the edge of the vinyl roof and since then Ive noticed...repairing vinyl roof

Celing material for garage? (Drop ceiling or soffit) [18 articles]

I am needing advice and you guys are some of the smartest on the web. As you know I have a 30x30 building with 10 foot ceilings. The trusses are 4 feet apart so I am not sure I can put a drywall ce...Celing material for garage? (Drop ceiling or soffit)

Heat tape on Plastic pipe? [9 articles]

Hello, I just had the furnace guy refire up my energy efficient furnace as it went out last night. We have been having a cool spell (-45 to -50 Celciuse) in Canada here... I have a ...Heat tape on Plastic pipe?

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FOLOW-UP on removing and replacing outdoor floodlight from inside the attic!! [5 articles]

A couple month ago, because I didn't have a 26 foot ladder, I came up with this hair-brained scheme to replace the floodlight outside my house, while inside the attic. Actually, people here were p...FOLOW-UP on removing and replacing outdoor floodlight from inside the attic!!

which end of house to mount fan? [13 articles]

Nate Nagel - 2010-04-04 13:37:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Am thinking that I'd like to put a vent fan in my attic this year before it gets too hot, to improve attic ventilation. House was built in late 40's and has unusual roof with no soffits, end of r...which end of house to mount fan?

Thanks and now back to lurking [7 articles]

Bob - 2010-01-01 07:42:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
People, or at least a good few of you, don't give up your day jobs and please keep the not-so-expert advice coming, it's hilarious. I wouldn't let some of you nail a shingle on my shit house roof. ...Thanks and now back to lurking

help!!! Advice needed ASAP Gambrel Roof Trusses [47 articles]

Hi all, I have a major problem, first the concrete slab that was poured for my new garage has gone to shit because of a bad batch of concrete. This is an argument and moan for another day. Here'...help!!! Advice needed ASAP Gambrel Roof Trusses

Has anyone used this Peel and Seal from Lowes Store, to re-roof ? [7 articles]

IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2009-12-24 10:25:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
http://www.cofair.com/peel_seal.aspx 36" wide x 33' long. Looking for a low cost way to re-roof an inexpensive Mobile Home in northern FLorida. I see its Aluminum which is good...but does it st...Has anyone used this Peel and Seal from Lowes Store, to re-roof ?

flashing and rubber boot on 3.5" PVC vent pipe installation [6 articles]

Phisherman - 2009-12-25 11:55:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I discovered that the plumbing roof vent leaks and will need to replace the rubber boot which seals against the PVC pipe. Apparantly, water is dripping down the PVC pipe onto the attic insulation. ...flashing and rubber boot on 3.5

Greenhouse Heater Options [19 articles]

We have a small greenhouse attached to the south side of our home. It's 14' X 12' with a shed roof tapering from 10' on the house side to 6'. Roughly 1,400 cubic feet. It's a 2x4 frame with double-w...Greenhouse Heater Options

Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ? [3 articles]

IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2010-01-06 17:10:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
It is made for asphalt shingles according to the site. Has anyone used it and whats your opinion on it ? Is it high quality ? http://www.lancopaints.com/english/products/4.3_elas_latex_roof_coati...Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ?

Great Stuff on the ceiling [10 articles]

Sam Takoy - 2010-01-08 20:32:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, What's the best trick making Great Stuff stick to the bottom of the roof and not fall prior to curing? I have an area that's about 18" x 18" that needs to be covered. The bottom of the r...Great Stuff on the ceiling

SPDT wall switches? Porch light thoughts [18 articles]

Have an idea... porch light, was thinking it'd be nice to hook it up through a motion sensor and light sensor so it'd only be on when a) it's dark and b) I actually need the light. That way if...SPDT wall switches? Porch light thoughts

Sump pump for window well [13 articles]

Percival P. Cassidy - 2010-01-10 11:55:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Windows & Doors | ]
The only window well our house has is the one that was constructed when an existing lower-level window was enlarged so that it could function as a basement egress window. A couple of times the ...Sump pump for window well
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