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    Exterior sheathing

    Hello, I just replaced the framing around an exterior door, and need to patch some of the exterior sheathing (ideally a small area 2"x3") which is something called "Energy Brace Structural Sheathing" from a company that doesn't seem to exist anymore. It is is very thin (about 1/8 inch)...
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    Best DIY method of building a sill pan for sliding glass door?

    I need to install a sill pan for a sliding glass door that was installed without one... What is the best approach? Fabricate one out of metal (I have read that in the cold, metal can conduct the cold towards the inside and cause condensation)? Vinyl? Is using flashing adhesive to seal the...
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    No header or jack studs on a sliding glass door.

    Hello. I have finished replacing some rotted sub flooring by a sliding glass door that opens to a second-floor deck, and have installed flashing that was not there previously (and which contributed to the problem). I have also replaced some of the bottom plate on each side of the door, as about...
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