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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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Thinking of using airvent/airduct/furance cleaners. [9 articles]

I was wondering if anyone in here has used any of those outfits that clean your air vent/air duct cleaners who brings a big truck with a pop up roof? I've been calling around for estimates and in...Thinking of using airvent/airduct/furance cleaners.

Scratches in new galvalume roof [3 articles]

danmc68 - 2009-07-19 12:50:00 [In: Contracting | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I had a new steel roof put on about a month ago. There were a few scratches in the metal, which now have a white crust (zinc oxide?). The contractor is contacting the supplier about it, but I thoug...Scratches in new galvalume roof

Attic fan? Whole house fan? Neither? Both? [26 articles]

Chris (SilverUnicorn) - 2009-07-28 23:19:00 [In: Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hello again! I ran a search, and I am nor confused than ever, plus I have some other info from a contractor. We have a 2 story, 2400 square foot "modern colonial" home (from what I am told). L...Attic fan? Whole house fan? Neither? Both?

Oldest running House AC unit [19 articles]

Ashton Crusher - 2009-07-23 10:24:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
I've got a house in Phoenix with the original Goetle AC package unit on the roof, 3 ton. The house was built in 1971 so the unit is 38 years old. The condenser fan was replaced 4 times and an exter...Oldest running House AC unit

Hot Porch Roof [22 articles]

I have a large front porch with a roof about 8 feet up. It is open on the bottom so you see the sheathing and joists (2x6's). When the sun is on it the heat really radiates down to the porch are...Hot Porch Roof

Paint? Poly? - how to UV protect epoxy coating on wood gutters? [8 articles]

blueman - 2009-07-29 08:54:00 [In: Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
As per an earlier thread, I ended up epoxy coating one decayed wooden gutter (with multiple coats and some fiberglass) and one undecayed wooden gutter that I just surface coated with the intention o...Paint? Poly? - how to UV protect epoxy coating on wood gutters?

Patch 'gash' in shingles [3 articles]

blueman - 2009-07-29 20:45:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
I was just up on our roof and noticed a 2 inch jagged gash in one of our 3 tab shingles. The gash seems to go through both the top shingle and the one below it. We have not however noticed any leaki...Patch 'gash' in shingles

solved attic fan problem [7 articles]

this had been bugging me for a while. roof-mushroom style attic fan with junction-box style adjustable thermostat, looks pretty old and like it had been maintained periodically by drunken chimps, wr...solved attic fan problem

Waterproof Membrane for water run off [11 articles]

2009-08-02 14:49:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I'm using gravel to provide an incline for water run off away from the house Managed to snag a load of gravel for nothing, so might as well use it. Plus this is under the eaves of a house and ...Waterproof Membrane for water run off

What gutter gaurds have you tried? [35 articles]

ShadowTek - 2009-08-16 16:55:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
I have a 20 year old 5" aluminum gutter, and I'm trying to find a good gutter gaurd to go with it, and it needs to be good enough to keep out pine needles. The first type I tried were these: htt...What gutter gaurds have you tried?

Hardipanel for Shed Siding? [4 articles]

I've got a line on some 5/16" X 4' X 8' Sierra Hardipanels, pre- primed, for $22 each. I'm planning on building a small lean-to style shed to house some bikes, etc. over the winter as I need the ...Hardipanel for Shed Siding?

Spray Foam insulation in the attic [19 articles]

My old house needs some insulating, and I've been looking at the companies that do spray foam. I'm in the Midwest, in Chicago, where winters can get very cold. I have an unfinished attic space over...Spray Foam insulation in the attic

roofing surface question [10 articles]

jack - 2009-08-16 17:25:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
what's the stuff called that is used in the deep south on flatdeck reroofs, small pebbles that look like grey and white stones, attached to surface of the topcoat and also thrown onto the melted t...roofing surface question

Blowing drains [44 articles]

Stormin Mormon - 2009-08-20 13:25:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Once in a while, I have need to clear a clogged drain line from an AC unit. Now, is one of those times. I've got a maybe job. We'll know in a couple days if I have the job or not. Big system, 8 ...Blowing drains

Closed cell foam: 3" as good as 6"? [17 articles]

Aaron Fude - 2009-08-21 12:00:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hi, Just received a quote for roof insulation with closed cell foam between the rafters. The quote is for 3" and I am being told that 3" is 90% as good as 6". Do I believe them? Thanks, Aar...Closed cell foam: 3
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