Recent content by MTCquality

I have the same issue with my old gingerbread posts and rails. the old wood work is awesome looking but beat up from years of neglect and abuse, I thought about beadblasting and MAYBE a spray on vinyl to coat them. I have heard nothing good about spray on for a house but I am looking at what it...

BUMP! Jumpin the thread up to see if you used metal and if so could you post some pics...... The transition at the peak should look really good in metal...(IF it is done right.) Thanks MTC

I have read up on Dryvit, and found some good things and some bad things. I have a customer that is interested in putting it on the porch area of there home. Since I specialize in Steel lifelong restorations, I cant promise them they wont have to replace it in 10-15 years. I am looking for input...

Glenn is right! Average shingle cost L&M is around 200-250 a square. We install standing seam all day long for 350-450. Not twice the price, but 4 times the life. You will shingle 4 times at an average of 5000 dollars per job, or pay 9000 for steel and 25 years from now 1200 for a coat of paint...

Hello all and I am sorry for the site being down for a few days, we changed servers and hosting companies. Not to argue about hardi-plank siding but it is not a maintenance free exterior but I would use it before vinyl and just deal with the caulking and painting every 5-7 years. The...

Hardi-plank siding is known for wicking and you can see that on my website. As far as vinyl being the only option, you are completely mislead. Seamless steel siding was born in your area, just a bit east in ND. I am not gonna get on a soapbox, but just google Seamless steel siding and research...

Very nice looking work Cranbrook!! I might suggest checking Ebay from time to time. Also there are other auction sites like Ubid and Yahoo auctions that get some odd stuff from time to time. Nice pics and welcome. MTC:D

Vik check your PM box I have sent you a message that may help your situation. Sorry to all for posting this in the forum but I am not sure if Vik is aware he has a PM box. Sorry, MTC

Very good point on the vinyl, but if you are looking for the true wood look you may also check into a seamless steel siding with PVC paint which lasts 2 to 3 times longer than vinyl and can withstand 150 mph winds and also can be painted in the future. Good Luck finding it at a reasonable...

Hardi is a great product, but plan to recaulk and paint every 5 to 8 years. Good choice for your area. Good luck. MTC

All I can say is :eek: WOW! I am sorry for you bro...... Those rain grooves are the worst I have had the displeasure of viewing in my 16 years in this business. The sad thing is that manufactured housing is really booming. There big sales pitch is that since the work is done in a controlled...

Why cant you use F-channel? it is a standard soffit reciever and can be inverted to run nailer up... all you need to do is level back from your lowest point on the outside of the cantilever and and shoot a level line for your f-channel(up 1 5/8"). hang the f-channel nailer up and if there is...

This is a common debate in the industry and there really is no comparison price wise. I am in the heart of the nation and a vinyl siding job (remodel) using the exact Certainteed Main Street .042 panel of 30 square considering tear off fanfold and wrap prices out at $12500. The exact same job in...

For anyone that has not washed there vinyl siding yet, I have a dirty little industry secret. When you mix your solution into the water put just a little bit of WD40 (adjust volume for job size) in it and test an inconspicuous area. Be sure you rinse the house well and dont get to close, the...

I have been on a few of these flat roofs and the most obvious thing always gets overlooked. Are the "roof" gutters and downspouts visible or integral, meaning, does the water actually run inside the structure and out at the runoff locations underground? Of course the downspouts that are seen in...