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tag: siding

Cedar Siding Art

tagyerit, member | May 23rd, 2012

    While I've worked as a carpenter handyman for many years, this was my first decorative siding project. I call him, "The Giant at the Back Door".  I've gotten so much positive feedback from...

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Should vinyl siding be installed over furring strips?

ScottG, contributing writer | April 18th, 20123 comments

As builders and homeowners get more energy-savvy, they often choose an exterior wall assembly that includes rigid foam insulation over the sheathing, followed by furring strips and then the siding. But is this technique appropriate for vinyl siding?

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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 8: Sweating the Details - Windows, Doors, and Insulation

FHBdotcom, editor | March 30th, 20122 comments

Editors Justin Fink and Dan Morrison review a smorgasbord of details at the Fine Homebuilding project house shop, including a mock up of how not to install fiberglass insulation, and the...

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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 7: Story Poles and Other Ways To Get Siding Details Right

FHBdotcom, editor | March 26th, 20122 comments

Executive editor Dan Morrison and carpenter Chris Green review pitfalls of a complex exterior siding and trim project at the garage workshop and discuss tools and techniques to get the job done...

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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 6: How to Plan Siding Details for Rain Screen Walls

FHBdotcom, editor | March 16th, 2012

The Fine Homebuilding editors explain why laying out furring strips for shingles and clapboards on their garage shop was such a challenge

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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | February 10th, 20127 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding.

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The Hazel River Cabin

RYagid, senior editor | January 20th, 2012

See how one architect successfully transformed a historic 1794 toll keeper's log cabin into a unique, modern home.

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Garage Progress

RYagid, senior editor | January 11th, 20121 comment

We're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted.

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After the Storm: Tales of Home Repair

ScottG, contributing writer | November 4th, 2011

Storm damage can range from broken rafters to smashed windows and shredded roof shingles. Repairs don't always go as smoothly as they should, and sometimes uncover shortcuts taken in the past

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After the Hurricane: How to Repair the Damage to Siding, Windows, and Roofing

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | August 27th, 2011

We will make these free to all as soon as we can get in to our servers and move them over. In the meantime, if you really need the info, sign up for a free trial, download the information you need...

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Hunter's Money Pit

MarkAReed, member | June 28th, 2011

Summer of 1995, Lake Forest IL. As a young remodeler with a crew of 4 carpenters, I was really excited to get this job. It was a massive 1940's Cape Cod style house with big plans for a covered porch...

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Flashing for Hose Bibs - QuickFlash Review

Matt Risinger, Blogger | January 28th, 20113 comments

We as builders are so diligent about using flashing boots on our roofs but when it comes to wall penetrations we're so lax about holes! In this video we'll show you how we use QuickFlash boots to correctly seal the water out of our walls. -Matt Risinger

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Bunkhouse in the Woods!

bunkhousebore, member | January 9th, 2011

Here is what kept me sane a few years ago!  Decided that we needed more space for my kids and their cousins at the shared family cottage.  Set out to build a bunkie that would give them a...

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Rooftop dogs

rwotzak, Web Producer | November 22nd, 20101 comment

Some dogs are braver than others. The short-eared pup wandered all over the roof inspecting his masters' work; the long-eared dog was content to watch from the window. Long Island, NY

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Vote for Your Favorite Exterior Trim and Siding Details

FHBdotcom, editor | October 3rd, 2010

The time has come to pick the winner of this recent gallery challenge. Take a look at the four top entries and help us decide which one deserves the new Senco cordless trim nailer.

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Economist: A Sign the Market Isn't in Free Fall

FHB_Building_News, contributor | September 14th, 2010

Taking a glass-half-full perspective on mortgage purchase applications; also, Associated Materials is purchased by a San Francisco investment firm

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1880's Brick Rowhouse Bay Window Restoration

mbrown795, member | September 10th, 20102 comments

My brick rowhouse was built in the late 1880's and is located in Jersey City NJ, just outside Manhattan. After decades of exposure to the elements the woodwork on the bay window had rotted and then...

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Post and Beam Portico, Shutters, & Window Trim

scottsather, member | September 6th, 2010

 I replaced  all trim and brick molding around windows  with cedar 1x4 (bottom & sides) (top)5/4x5 with ''2 reveal at top, door trim replaced with 2x6 (same reveal as windows top...

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How to Install Vertical Siding over Rigid Foam Insulation?

FHBdotcom, editor | September 1st, 2010

Board and batten siding is a popular choice, but how do you install it over foam sheathing? Do you use extra long screws, furring strips, or both?

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Official Rules: Exterior Trim Details Contest

FHBdotcom, editor | August 16th, 2010

Once our gallery is full of inspiring images of trim details, FineHomebuilding.com will give away a Senco Fusion F-15 Cordless Finish Nailer to one deserving carpenter.

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