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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Roof building
fleming1988 - 2010-01-19 03:59:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Getting to know about laying roof is simply laying of tiles in a specific
pattern to prevent from leakage. This is not the case. Better roof
construction is more that it seems. It actually seems abo...
Roof building
fleming1988 - 2010-01-19 03:59:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Getting to know about laying roof is simply laying of tiles in a specific
pattern to prevent from leakage. This is not the case. Better roof
construction is more that it seems. It actually seems abo...Roof building [2 articles]
fleming1988 - 2010-01-19 08:13:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Getting to know about laying roof is simply laying of tiles in a specific
pattern to prevent from leakage. This is not the case. Better roof
construction is more that it seems. It actually seems abo...Frost in Attic [21 articles]
Iowna Uass - 2010-01-22 20:06:00 [In: Bathrooms | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi,
I have what may or may not be an issue with frost in my attic.
First a little background....
I have a bungalo built in the 50's that has a gable style roof.
The home has plasterboard wal...INSTALL DOORS ON SLOPING SLAB [5 articles]
cadguy2 - 2010-01-21 16:34:00 [In: Construction & Design | Decks & Patios | Foundations & Excavation | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
Hi people, I need some advice please.
I'm ripping out and installing some new exterior doors (w/casings,
brick molding, etc.) at some apartments that are probably 30 years
old, or older! There a...How to stop entry door leaks? [41 articles]
HerHusband - 2010-01-25 11:51:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I have installed several prehung exterior steel entry doors over the last
few years, and virtually all of them have minor leaks somewhere around the
bottom. The first was the entry door to our ga...Roofing question [6 articles]
I have a squarish ranch southwest style home. The roof has a slight pitch on it. The builder of this house gets a rating of 3 on a scale of one to ten from me. I wish I would have looked at the...Trailer roof coating recipe [14 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2010-01-28 19:21:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm forwarding this for comment. Cement on the roof of a
mobile home doesn't sound good to me.
--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.
I found this very old "rec...Need advice on sealing glass to a homemade Solar Collector Box [10 articles]
IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2010-01-31 12:03:00 [In: Go Green | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Windows & Doors | ]
Im making my first Hot Water Solar Collector to go on the roof and
will be using a 60' roll of 1/2" i.d. Copper Tubing in a 2x6" wooden
box , with a Thermopane Window that comes in a vinyl enclosu...contractor sends a bill 7 months later [33 articles]
ria - 2010-01-30 16:49:00 [In: Contracting | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Last summer, a local roofing company, did a job for my
extended family. They proceeded on the job, after submitting a signed
contract and had appropriate city permits filed.
Half of the contract ...Asphalt shingles leaking but ohw do I find the leak? [14 articles]
Agent O - 2010-01-30 14:56:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I went up on the roof and saw pieces of shingles torn off but there were
shingles below them (two layers).
How do I find where the roof leak is so I can patch it.
Are there telltale clues on t...Entrances AreNOT Modern [30 articles]
harry - 2010-02-05 09:52:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Roofing & Gutters | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
Hello,
Back in the old days we lived in small communities, where you would
walk to the market area, and carry home your daily, meals-to-be-
prepared groceries. There was no refrigeration etc. It ...Solar powered homes and 40 hp cars -- or lack thereof -- as a metaphor. [34 articles]
Existential Angst - 2010-04-10 19:41:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Go Green | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Lighting | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Awl --
In the recent thread on solar powered homes, which displayed the Natural
Divide of opinion on solar power, Salty actually posted an inneresting ditty
on solar powered planes.
His purpo...Matching Ceiling White (paint) [25 articles]
Wilfred Xavier Pickles - 2010-03-01 01:34:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Little brick bungalow in the midwest US. I painted the interior maybe
25 years ago, still looks OK except for ...
Every 5 years or so, some roof sealant will crack or flashing will
separate, I ...Second Floor Laundry Room [24 articles]
Hi, I have purchased an 1890 vintage house in Cincinnati and would like to put in a "laundry closet" in an eave on the second floor. I could use some suggestions about building a good floor liner...