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Decorative Garage Door Trim

December 4, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
garage crown molding

   Dressing Up A Garage Door With Crown Molding Do you have a garage door with flat trim casing on all three sides? Crown molding applied to the top of a garage door can make a dramatic statement and increase the curb appeal of your garage entry.  Curb appeal is the first impression the house makes to a visitor from the outside. On a recent project we were asked to dress up a garage door with 4" crown molding.  The customer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cortex Hidden Fasteners, Exterior Repairs, Garage Trim, PVC Trim Tips

Fypon PVC Trellis System

November 28, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Fypon Trellis

Fypon Trellis When contractor Steve Roth purchased a dilapidated 1900s era two-story home during a foreclosure sale in Archbold, Ohio his mind was set on transforming the structure into a duplex home. He used a variety of low-maintenance building materials to replace rotting exterior materials. One of the products he used, a PVC trellis system from Fypon, helped create a welcoming entryway for part of his new duplex. “Every product I use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decks And Porches

How To Remove A Rust Stain Off Concrete Or Bluestone

November 27, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
Cleaning Rust Stains Off Concrete

Techniques and Tips For Cleaning Rust From Concrete Remove stubborn rust stain fast and easily. Many homes have concrete and blue-stone walkways, steps and patios.  The problem is rust stains can occur from patio furniture, umbrella stands, fire pits or toys.  These stains can very difficult to remove. Detailed below step by step are the necessary functions showing you how to remove a rust stain off concrete or bluestone.  It's EASY to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning Bluestone Patio, Concrete, Decks And Porches, Landscape

Replacing A Rotting Porch

November 24, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
wood porch repair

Everything has a lifespan ~ choose your materials to last: This week we were called to a home to repair a porch.   As soon as I saw this porch listing to the right it was obvious that non-pressure treated wood was used. I broke the news to the homeowner that we would need to completely re-build her porch from scratch.  What many people do not grasp is that it sometimes  involves more money trying to repair something that is too far gone, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decks, Exterior Repairs, Fasteners, FastenMaster®, House Flashing, Rot Repair, Uncategorized

Steel Deck Framing System

November 16, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Trex elevations Iron Deck

Steel Deck Framing System eliminates the need for pressure treated wood deck frames Trex Elevations™  will manufacture and market new Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing – a deck framing system that offers   superior longevity performance and aesthetics as Trexdecking and railing products. Trex Elevations is a dual-coated, galvanized steel, which not only looks great but is stable and lasts along time too.  Because it is steel it  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decks, Decks And Porches, Fasteners, Steel Deck

Installing Hidden Fasteners In PVC Trim

October 10, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 6 Comments
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Concealing Your Fasteners Translates Into a Quality Job! I just finished installing a bunch or PVC  trim around a garage door opening.   One thing I wanted to do was install the PVC securely and hide the fasteners. I've used the The Cortex Concealed Fastening System many times before  [see post on Installing an Acorn Finial]  and have found that is is one of the fastest and easiest way to conceal the fastener heads when installing PVC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cortex Hidden Fasteners, Fasteners, Hidden Fasteners

Porch Post Trim

September 20, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
porch post trim

Adding Trim to a Porch Post Dear Concord Carpenter, I have a side porch that has painted 4x4 posts.  They are fairly new and in great shape but ugly.  I want to make them look bigger and better. A friend told me to buy 1x4 and 1x6 trim and rip the 1x6 trim to fit.  Any ideas? Thanks Ron F Dear Ron, Your friend is "almost right."  Most 4x4 posts measure 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" or slightly larger than that - especially if it's pressure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Columns, Decks And Porches, Porch Column Replacement

Deck Maintenance

June 20, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
Joe the pro (366x640)

It’s Never too Late to Clean Up the Deck By Joe “the Pro” Sainz  at www.BeThePro.com Early summer is a great time of year.  The weather’s good, it’s time to grill a few burgers and you can do a few things around the house, including cleaning up the deck. For much of the U.S., the deck is where the family lives in the good weather months.  But during the bad weather months it gets a real beat-down from wind, rain, heating and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decks, Decks And Porches, Fasteners