tag: weatherizing

showing 1 - 9 of 9 posts matching restorations [X]

Sort By:

Wood Siding - Best Practice Installation Method

Matt Risinger, Blogger | June 28th, 2012

You don't see much real wood siding on houses anymore, but wood can be a durable (and beautiful) option if we take the care to install it correctly. In this video I'll show you the tricks to a wood siding installation that will set you up for decades of beauty for your home.

view details

Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

view details

Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 15th, 2011

Compared to the 2000s, the coming decade for remodelers is expected to feature more stability, and more spending in two key emerging markets, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says

view details

Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 3 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | May 31st, 2011

Although the remodeling industry is still highly fragmented, larger firms have continued consolidate and attract a growing share of jobs

view details

Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real

RYagid, senior editor | April 7th, 201115 comments

An Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.

view details

Should Your Old Wood Windows Be Saved?

reeni, FHB editorial admin | April 13th, 20102 comments

To repair or replace the windows on your antique home? Before you make your final decision, read the article by Rob Yagid.

view details

Keauhou mauka replacement deck

WestHawaiiHandyman, member | May 6th, 2009

The finished replacement utility area/garden deck. Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink. New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...

view details

Hammering away at housewrap

FHBdotcom, editor | December 30th, 20081 comment

Proper housewrap installation is critical to the historic-house project I’m working on. First, as a secondary drainage plane, the housewrap will help to ensure that any water that finds its way behind the siding will not get into the framing lumber, and second. . .

view details

Calling all window experts: Suggestions, please!

FHBdotcom, editor | October 31st, 20087 comments

One of the most cost-effective energy upgrades to an existing house is replacing the old windows. Not only do replacements provide more insulation, but their installation also...

view details

showing 1 - 9 of 9 posts

Stay connected with Fine Homebuilding