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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.
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Power mixer problem [4 articles]
trex - 2010-06-29 15:48:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hi. I have a dual blade mixer which I'm using on some silvercoat for the
roof. I've used that mixer one other time, 6 or 7 years ago when I did the
same thing. So I go to use it just now and the botto...
What is this roofing material? [10 articles]
BradMM - 2010-07-01 14:51:00 [In: Health & Safety | Roofing & Gutters | ]
A lake house we're looking at has corrugated roofing panels (4x8) that
look like a metal roof from a distance but, when you get close, they
are about 1/4 to 3/8 inch think. Some kind of composite. ...IR home leak imaging [9 articles]
2010-07-06 18:16:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Security & Surveillance | Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
I knew someone who got some used fancy oilfield devices and imaged
houses to find leaks using not only infrared but some pretty fancy
math to compare how the images changed as the temperature chan...Roof Slate Supply
VTSlate.com - 2010-07-05 19:45:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
Vermont Specialty Slate supplies new and salvaged roofing slate
shingles to roof contractors and suppliers. Visit us @ http://www.VTSlate.com
...Rain drainage solution [19 articles]
cubby - 2010-07-10 13:26:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I posted about this an age ago and people asked for pictures. Now
that construction is moving forward I finally have some.
Here's my issue. I have a section between two dormers that is
essentia...Reflective paint? [18 articles]
mike - 2010-07-14 19:21:00 [In: Go Green | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
The front of my house faces the evening sun.
When it's 100 outside, the brown front door is 184 degrees F.
Stuck a square of white insulation board in front of the door.
It got up to 107 degrees.
...Recessing PVC Pipe Inside Interior Concrete Block Wall [4 articles]
MiamiCuse - 2010-07-09 10:27:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Between my Utility Room (Laundry and Ironing) and the Garage is a 4" thick
concrete block wall. I need to run a 2" PVC vent pipe up this wall and it
would save me a lot of trouble if I can recess...Running water in my garage [18 articles]
2010-07-12 17:49:00 [In: Construction & Design | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
OK, here's my scenario. I have a typical ranch/rambler with the attached
garage on the front in an L-shape. Previously a small part of the
garage-to-house entry was boxed in to create a laundry ro...Fixing a hole ... [18 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2010-07-15 20:02:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
... where the rain gets in (with apologies to Lennon & McCartney).
I need to fill a hole in a garage floor. But it's an odd situation, and
I'm not sure what the proper way to do it is. I ask here...Opinions on Goettl Air Conditioners? [16 articles]
Wayne Boatwright - 2010-07-15 22:22:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Roofing & Gutters | ]
A friend is considering buying a home in the Phoenix that has a 4 year
old Goettl air conditioner installed. From having been in the house on
a very hot day, it seems to do a good cooling job. T...Necessary to replace skylights when re-roofing? [25 articles]
Mikepier - 2010-07-15 08:27:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I am looking to get a new roof soon. It is approx 20 years old ( 2
layers on roof now), as well as the 2 skylights. The skylights are in
good shape and do not leak. However, whoever installed the sk...Leaking roof flashing repair [6 articles]
Me - 2010-07-13 22:19:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The back porch leaks water during a particularly heavy rain storm. New
shingles were put on about a year ago by a professional roofer and it
didn't leak until I hammered up ceiling boards to the i...Leaking roof flashing repair
Me - 2010-07-13 15:23:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The back porch leaks water during a particularly heavy rain storm. New
shingles were put on about a year ago by a professional roofer and it
didn't leak until I hammered up ceiling boards to the i...Leaking roof flashing repair [4 articles]
Me - 2010-07-13 21:50:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The back porch leaks water during a particularly heavy rain storm. New
shingles were put on about a year ago by a professional roofer and it
didn't leak until I hammered up ceiling boards to the i...White roofs [23 articles]
LSMFT - 2010-07-14 23:29:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Roofing & Gutters | ]
There is a push to cool the earth, save energy and keep your home cooler
at less cost to have white roofs. Especially in the cities to reduce
heat islands.
What about northern states where we hea...