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  • Rain Screen Furring Battens.

    Before we cut the 3/8” exterior plywood the back and front are painted the same color and paint as the finished siding has. This is done because the biggest enemy to them is water and the painting will reduce the effect of water on them. Once that has been accomplished and the paint is dry,…

  • Starting LP Siding

    As with many things if you skimp on your preparation the finish product will proclaim it. Before I begin nailing the siding I have marked the locations of every stud and plumbing pipe location so as I know where I can and cannot nail. I also have taken the laser out and marked a line…

  • Siding Preparation

    Before I hang my siding, I go and locate ever place where I might be able to penetrate the plumbing or any other item I could damage with the nails and I place a metal plate over them if the run vertical. I also give them double lines, one on each side and write no…

  • Setting of Exterior Doors

    As mentioned before there is an order to be followed when setting doors, but setting exterior door require or permit an additional step. When ever I set the exterior door, I still use the laser to establish the heads level throughout the unit. This is done in the same manor as the interior doors were…

  • Siding Tips

                When I do the siding on my projects, I use a vapor barrier that allows me to use it as the rain shield. Personally, for the few dollars more in expenses I spring for the 3/8-inch exterior plywood and cut the 1 ½ strips for nailers over the studs. I cap my verticals with…

  • A Water Management System

                  It’s an old adage, but boats are made to be in the water it only becomes a problem when water is in the boat.  When your property’s basement allow water to seep through what do you do? First of all, do not ignore it. The first step is to investigate. Is the water entering…

  • Control Lines for Window and Doors

    There are many tutorials on how to set a window or even windows and door. They will tell you used small headed screws for your doors and lager flatter heads for your windows.  They will tell you how to adjusts your trimmers so that the reveals are constant. What many forget to tell you is…

  • Straight Edging

    After the rough electrical and plumbing but before insulation and drywall is the time to check to ensure that the studs are in line from floor to ceiling. We do all we can to help prevent those random studs bowed beyond their fellow members but still we have these issues. Some people use strong backing…

  • Wiring the Panel Box

    This is a task it is wise to take your time and do it as neatly as possible.  Before you begin to do anything in the panel box make sure that there is no power running to it. Do not rely on breakers alone check it with your testers. Then take a moment to plan…

  • Giving More

              Every where I go during most day, I am in my company’s shirt, which clearly displays the companies name above the pocket. SO, when I’m out and about I am a walking advertisement or detriment to my cause. If I go into a local hardware store, I am often asked questions. I take the…