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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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Functional difference? [5 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-05-30 22:27:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
Between Radiant Barrier foil at about $0.13/sq ft
and
Ordinary turkey-wrapping aluminum foil at $0.03/sq ft
To cover 2000 sq ft of a roof's underbelly with commercial radiant barrier
would ...
Cherry-picker Rates [8 articles]
2010-06-01 11:14:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | ]
The thread about backhoe rates prompts me to ask: ...
I live in and own a 4-story Brownstone which like most such buildings
is about 10 feet from the property line which in turn immediately
abuts...Type of home re-roofing? [3 articles]
terry - 2010-06-04 00:20:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Getting quotes on redoing our 40 year old very low slope, tar and
gravel roof that has given excellent service. This is a fairly severe
climate; long winters, windy, ocean side corrosion.
Simple ...Aluminum roof sealant [5 articles]
HCT - 2010-06-03 21:51:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
If I mixed flat black paint into aluminum roof sealant to change
the color would that cause any problems with sealing leaks?
...Hot porch roof revisited [4 articles]
Tony - 2010-06-04 23:23:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Stairs & Railings | ]
Last fall I posted about how hot the porch roof gets and radiates the
heat down so it's hot as hell under the porch. It's 10' x 24', no
circulation problem, the porch is all open, just railing ar...Gutter installation/attachment questions [7 articles]
Jay-T - 2010-06-07 10:31:00 [In: Contracting | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I just had new soffits, fascia, and seamless gutters installed on a 3-story
house I own. I had this done after a new roof (with all new plywood
decking, etc.) was put on a few weeks ago.
My qu...Flashing Under Shingles- Entire Roof [13 articles]
frank1492 - 2010-06-11 09:09:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | ]
In small buildings (such as a shed) what is the downside to covering
the entire roof with aluminum flashing before shingling? Perhaps
expensive? That's the only thing I can think of.
Any other...Gas Pressure Washer Recommendations? [8 articles]
Frank McElrath - 2010-06-07 13:44:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Landscaping & Gardening | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Anyone have something good (or bad) to say about their pressure washer ? I
am thinking of the Ridgid RD80701 at HD. It is more ($579) than I want to
spend, but am am a bit leery of getting too l...I want to build a tower 50 feet in the air. [23 articles]
2010-06-09 23:27:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Construction & Design | Health & Safety | Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Security & Surveillance | ]
Because I live near a river, I want to make sure I'm safe in the event
of a major flood. I plan to build a tower and want the floor of my
tower 50 feet off the ground. I will not attach it to the ...If you had roofing work done: [36 articles]
Molly Brown - 2010-06-14 01:30:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Lighting | Roofing & Gutters | ]
If you had roofing work done:
1. Did you check your attic to see if there is debris on the furnace
or recessed lighting?
2. Did you check to see if the covers on your furnace did not fall off
fr...Sweeping off, Re-tarring and re-gravelling roof. [3 articles]
terry - 2010-06-13 15:22:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Contracting | Driveways & Walkways | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Roof 40 year old, single storey, 62 by 39 feet (2480 sq.ft), simple
shed style low slope bungalow.
No valleys or dormers etc. Three roof apertures; brick chimney stack,
3" vent pipe and 2.5" elec...Best way to level a building [34 articles]
2010-06-16 17:48:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I just moved a fairly good size shed. It's now on my property and
still sitting on the trailer. The spot I'm putting it is not very
level. The shed has a treated 2x6 framed plywood floor is going...Permitting: rat on neighbor? [59 articles]
woger151 - 2010-06-25 11:25:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | ]
The neighbor across the street, one house over, is installing some
kind of driveway. Kind of like a carport, but right now it looks like
it just has sides but no roof.
Definitely some earth movi...roofing estimate [11 articles]
Heathcliff - 2010-06-29 19:48:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have an estimate from a roofer and will be meeting with him
tomorrow. Would appreciate comments on some of the optional items he
listed in the estimate. The house currently has regular asphalt t...Gutter System [20 articles]
yellowranger - 2010-11-23 08:41:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
I am planning to replace my gutter system since we have been using it for
year's now. Can you give me a tip what material that is best to use in a
gutter system except from wood because it absorbs...