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Can I install a decorative Cupola over my Ridge Vent?
I built a nice building for my wife and now she would like me to add a Cupola for looks. I designed it from the start with a full 24ft ridge vent, 2x8 rafters and attic foil. The foil is amazing and...
 
Roto Flashing kits
Roti flashing kits can be found at Skylight Specialist Yaphank NY
 
Both my furnace and water heater are now direct vent. Can I remove the chimney?
Both my furnace and water heater are now direct vent. Can I remove the chimney? How hard is this to do it yourself? Is there any reason why I couldn't remove the chimney? How much might this cost?
 
Suggestions for material for a fillet between half-timbered wall & shingle roof
We have a strange little house which is basically a replica medieval building, with a timber frame, infilled with wattle and daub, and covered in lime. We need to seal between the wall of this...
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oil or axle grease for turbine roof vents?
which is better for wind-driven turbine roof vents?
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FR80 is on the back of my shingles. Who is the manufacturer?
No further details provided
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Starter course for architectural shingles
My home had a new roof installed in 1997. No starter course was used. My question is was this standard practice back then?
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Round room only one center beam ?Plastic Looking? What is it
I am Looking at a home built late 1979 Its a Round Great Room living/kitchen combined with Sliding Patio doors all around. Center Beam is Beige (ok laugh) looks like plastic and I do not know how to...
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Ridge vent with heating pipes in attic?
My roofer is recommending a ridge vent with my roof replacement next week. However, I have heating, hot and cold water pipes running the length of my attic to a bathroom (former screened porch) at the...
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there are alot tree limbs on the roof do they need to be cut down or are they ok
over my moms room there are a lot of branches laying on the roof from a big tree that's in the front yard I want to cut them down thinking that they are unsafe already a big branch or limb fell on the...
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how much uch should it cost to replace a one and a half car garage roof milwaukee wis
I have a small garage - one and a half cars - that needs replacement in Milwaukee Wsconsin. Also a flashing that has rusted and needs sealing on front of house. Can you please give me your opinion on...
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What height of ladder do I need for cleaning my gutters
I live in a traditional 3 bedroom semi.
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Is it ok when the alluminum fascia is taller than the roof line and fascia board behind it?
I assume not since the first row shingles flip up slightly causing water to pool up at the edge instead of falling into the gutter. I ask because I'm not a pro but the "pros" I paid to install my roof...
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Options for removing rafter ties in breezeway
I have a small Cape Cod with a 6 ft wide (from house to garage) x 14 ft long breezeway connecting the house to the garage. The breezeway roof has its one gable end attached to the side of the house...
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I am buying new home. Who is responsible to remove tree branches hanging over the roof the buider/vendor or me?
Tree branches hanging over the roof of the new building. Builder/vendor told me that it is not his responsibility to remove the tree branches (some of them are even half dead). He said that it has to...
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