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Buying An Entry Door If you are looking for a new exterior door, there are a number of options in terms of materials, styles and price points. Exterior doors are made from wood, steel and fiberglass/composites. Wood Doors: Wood doors have always been the bellweather of natural beauty and performance. The drawback to wood is…
Window Replacement Using Anderson A Series On this recent project we were hired to replace four wood casement windows that had rotted. These windows were fifteen years old and high quality when bought. Water infiltration is a major issue with homeowners. I get complaints each week about water that leaks in and around windows. Flashing’s…
Damage To Screens From Pets Question For a Reader: Rosie Luneau Message: The main reason I need to rescreen my porch is because my dog “out of the blue” has decided to push through the screens, even though his doggy door was just fine for the past two years! I just found out about…
Installing Mounting Blocks For Electrical Boxes Mounting a new light fixture or other item onto a clapboard or vinyl sided home can be problematic due to the fact that the house siding is not a flat surface. In the case of a light fixture you can use a specially molded light weight house siding mounting…
Wood Siding Clearances Wood trim and siding should always be installed with an air gap when installed at a roof, ground or concrete contact area. Flashing is typically used to make the connection between the two. Roof Areas Trim that extends down to a roof such as on dormer sidewalls and decks require a…
Photo: Concord Carpenter installing a vinyl clad window. This window will l receive an ATW trim surround. PVC Trim Moldings When asked what I think is most important about choosing a new window for someone’s home I answer with some specific points: 1) Architectural detail and aesthetics 2) Energy efficiency 3) Durability As for the…
Replacing an Exterior Door Replacing an existing exterior door with a new pre-hung door is a fairly straightforward task. In most cases you measure the old door and try to get a new door the same size. When measuring and ordering a new door there are four things you need to know: 1. Door size:…
Photo: AConcordCarpenter.com Importance Of Flashing Over Your Siding Before installing siding, make sure that flashing is installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. Sidewall flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies as well as prevent a roof leak. Flashing intercepts and redirects the flow of water…
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