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    Leaking 1/12 roof replacement, ventilation, and insulation

    Hey everyone, I'm facing my first roofing issue after ~4 years of home ownership. The house is a 100 year old craftsman in NJ and the roof itself is less than 10 years old. The 2nd floor started leaking during a recent storm and has since been leaking with any amount of rain. I found a few...
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    Siding repair on unique shingle siding

    Attached is a photo of the siding in question; on the rear of the house the corner is splitting badly near the bottom and I'm beginning to get some minor water marks on the interior wall below. I'm wondering if I can pick up some red cedar shingles and match the style with the short/long...
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    1920s Notched Joists over Sill Plate

    Home is in Northern NJ and built in 1920. I'm looking at adding some rigid foam insulation between joists before next winter. The previous owner jammed a bunch of batt insulation between joists but there are plenty of gaps and it's costing a fortune to keep warm. When I pulled out the batt...
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