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    gable-end access to attic

    Why would you wanna put shutters on a gable vent were you can just have a removeable vent.
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    Pella vs. Anderson

    Ahaa Yes the big debate!! ROLFLMAO.
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    Roof repair on 1898 house

    Around here that might cost you around $315 - 350 a square with dimensional shingles.
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    Paslode nail framing gun vs Bostitch combo

    My line of work The Paslode has always been a time saver, a good friend and nothing in my way with the gas models.
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    Near flat roof leaking should I shingle over?

    Sqaare Eye; I dont like to step on folks,But A roof coating really aint the way to go on a flat with shingles. A quick fix can bring on Meany problems down the road. First an inspector will not go for it, second it will set back the value of your house, when it is inspected. And 3rd the...
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    Near flat roof leaking should I shingle over?

    Up here code says anything under a 3 1/2-12 pitch cannot take shingles! We use torch down rubber roofing. And any roof thats interior is heated has to have this thin rubber membrane called "Ice And water shield" comes in 36" X 67' rolls , And if there is a long eave or cornice to the building...
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    cedar clapboard over t111?

    I am having a hard time adding on to this so here goes: Please make sure you have all your headers! Windows and Door fla$hing is in place and if you have a roof comming into a wall this has to be stepped and counter fla$hed also along your wall.
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    cedar clapboard over t111?

    I stand behind Glenn on this one, and get the siding started as soon as weather permits.
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    circular saw blades for general demolition?

    glennan- You aint kidding man! about them safety glasses. Today I was finishing up a garage I was siding (side job) and was plugin up a window. So im cutting back the wood siding so I can get a nailer for my OSB. I snap my lines and start to cut, KNOWING I was going to be hitting some nails...
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    circular saw blades for general demolition?

    I always use the cheep Black&Decker Piranha 24carbide teeth for cutting into the unknowen! Its thick,cheep and will hold its shape.
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    Metal breaks

    That's cool John I was wondering what them short breaks are good for. LOL Hey How big are the bird houses? I have also seen 3' 6" breaks might be cheaper for you than a 5'. You can go to any siding suppler and order one! Regards Bob
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    Metal breaks

    Im just curious. Im a sider. Are you a roofer and want it for chimney and wall flashing? other than that, I wouldnt do without a 10' 6" break
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    Taking off Existing Siding

    Sounds to me like someone cut someone cut some corners not using Fanfold, and or tyvek. If you want fome under your siding You want to look at your facia, rakes and window trim!!! When I aluminum trim windows (as most folks) I bend 1" into the wall to receive my J channel that is 7/8". and...
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    Ridge vent

    Rerod thats a new one. I see that as a good idea! that brought back a house I seen a similar type of that drip edge on around here in the spring . My roofin days are over though thats for the young bucks, I stick with siding and trim. LOL One thing you said that I cant pitcher, you said was...
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    Ridge vent

    glennjanie; I think I have used of the product your referring to. I think Wolverine siding products makes it. They call it ,Hide A Vent, and it's made to resemble that old beaded 2 1/2" wood soffit you see on them old bungalow porches. Very good stuff it is. They have the vent slits in the...
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