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Looks like too much work. Why do all that when the company makes a vinyl product? "The Window/Door Cap blocks water from getting behind siding and causing moisture damage. Protects water infiltration around windows and doors. Designed to direct moisture away from the from the siding...

Does this get installed under the jtrim above windows and doors?

But i paid only 110k for it and it's worth 200k+ now. Only local re agents will know it's cordwood. OSB and studs can rot too. My neighbors house is 1985 and already has roof sag!

It is like stone because there is a lot of concrete in the mix. Also the wood is petrified.

It is like 95% dry rot and 5% worse rot. It was only wet because i sprayed it with water actually to keep the dust down. But taking out one log the middle of the wall is difficult to say the least. I think it must be the top of the cord wood rotting is the problem, drifting through the VB into...

It's 10" of 1948 fire wood and lime concrete. I've already build an internal frame. I think the problem is the wood had stucco and foam over it and could not breath? H ha well it is all rotten 0 dry root. I must be crazy. Should cover it up and sell it.

1) take out the bad rotten parts 2) take out the bad rotten parts and try to frame in those spaces 3) Take it all out because it is all rotten and put in new frame 2x4 or 2x6 ? I hoping that taking stucco off and letting it breath on the outside will solve the problem of rotten wood mold coming...

I was reading you should leave it outside for a month to gas off before installing osb or you will get toxic chemicals. Gotta feel sorry for those HD workers... I'm working with a roofer guy now. He thinks 3/8" plywood is okay, but it is 24" centers, better 1/2" i think. It's worth paying this...

I think i better use 1/2" plywood at $23 a sheet. I have a problem now because i had old 3/4 plywood and have used that for the decking on one side and have to buy another 10 sheet to finish that side $35 a sheet. oooch. Then use the 1/2" on the other side.

Is it better to use OSB 5/8 4x8 Oriented Strand Board Tongue and Groove 19/32 or 3/8 inches 4 ftx8 ft Standard Spruce Plywood for decking? Is the tongue and groove structural, so it doesn't have to be supported at the edge? I'd like to use the osb but have been told it swells?

These are questions to ask your housing attendant. He's there for a reason.

Every 5 years or so we get a extra cool summer. Today is 64' with a high of 75' Next week is another cold rain coming low's 52' only 11 Celsius in the morning on Monday. But other than that it is perfect for 3-4 months a year. Sometimes i need to turn on the fan. Maybe for 1-2 days in the...

Hook ladders are illegal here. I can see why too, ladders are not designer for that kind of torque.(seems to be illegal the USA too... http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3117379/2 12' Scaffolding and 32' fiber ladder should be safe as christmas. The ladder can intersect with...

I'm starting to think i might have to take all the old decking wood off. Isn't simpler to do it that way? I think this is old barn wood that was never kiln dried. That sound about right? I take it foam sheet could not be installed under shingles? So another benefit of a steal roof. Found...

You can use lots of drywall screws, they are really cheap and may not react with pressure treated wood.

Apparently the problem is that the metal gets too hot and damages the wood roof structure with too much heat and humidity. So that is why white, maximum reflection. But with the foam it would not matter because the foam would stop the heat. So yes tint the paint would be much nicer. I'm...

Well it's going to be sealed with elastic paint. I'm thinking to use 1" foam with the foil on back and plastic on the front. Would i put the foil side up? With this eliminate the heat problem? I would rather paint the roof red or green instead of white,

Unfortunately they don't have that tool for rent or for sale. What about the scaffold, would it tip over? The tool rental guy say use a harness but i don't see how to attach it. I might as well get the guy for $35. a hour, seems a bit high though better than breaking a vertebrae. What about...

Yes you can finish plywood. It would be lots of sanding, you can put trim on the edges or some kind of waiscot, as you like.

Would a 32" ladder and stabilizer be okay for one person. Do i need to stabilize the feet if it lays down on the roof? Or should i use the scaffolding as well and put the ladder up from there?