Exteriors Forum

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1. Worn limestone exterior

   By Mike Lamb, August 5, 2025
   • 8 replies
   • 29.7k views
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   • davidkoperty
   • Saturday at 03:51 PM

2. Streaks on brick wall evaluation

   By Mike Lamb, August 5, 2025
   • 0 replies
   • 8.1k views
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   • Mike Lamb
   • August 5, 2025

3. Split Faced Block Discontinued - Chicago 1 2

   By Mike Lamb, October 1, 2012
   • 35 replies
   • 22.8k views
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   • Mike Lamb
   • March 12, 2025

4. ID Garage sheathing

   By Mike Lamb, November 21, 2024
   • 3 replies
   • 2.5k views
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   • Mike Lamb
   • November 22, 2024

5. Brown liquid running down side of home

   By Gregg, July 11, 2024
   • 8 replies
   • 5.2k views
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   • harryjames201
   • August 16, 2024

6. Hardie Vertical Siding at Floor System

   By CNewhouse, July 23, 2024
   • 2 replies
   • 2.3k views
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   • harryjames201
   • August 13, 2024

7. Siding t11 or masonite

   By merle, August 3, 2024
   • 18 replies
   • 6.3k views
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   • hausdok
   • August 8, 2024

8. Help identifying wood siding.

   By Xofetan, June 28, 2024
   • 4 replies
   • 1.4k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • July 11, 2024

9. sill rot on older Anderson windows 1 2

   By John Dirks Jr, April 27, 2018
   • 30 replies
   • 35.7k views
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   • Chuck L.
   • May 6, 2024

10. The importance or not of efflorescence on brick.

    By Mike Lamb, April 7, 2024
    • 4 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • April 12, 2024

11. How much does a building inspection cost?

    By jonny_drone, February 20, 2024
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Les
    • February 23, 2024

12. What do you call this faux brick siding in your part of the world?

    By Matt Fletcher, December 25, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • December 30, 2023

13. Exterior Finish ID

    By Reba, March 29, 2023
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views
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    • John Kogel
    • April 17, 2023

14. Exterior Panel ID ?

    By Mike Lamb, February 17, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • February 17, 2023

15. No vapor barrier behind stone veneer?

    By JSARG4, July 14, 2021
    • 10 replies
    • 6.3k views
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    • mark parlee
    • October 15, 2022

16. Vapor barrier over unheated spaces

    By Michael Brown, June 21, 2022   

    • vapor barrier
    • floors over unheated spaces
    • 11 replies
    • 3k views
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    • epdmcoatings
    • August 30, 2022

17. 20-year-old building – Spalling limestone

    By Mike Lamb, May 22, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

18. Inspecting Stucco on Old Homes

    By CNewhouse, November 18, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

19. Split Face Block Veneer

    By Jerry Simon, July 23, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

20. Parge coat over brick

    By Mike Lamb, November 1, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views
    • 
    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

21. Caulking between Hardie planks

    By Mike Lamb, February 15, 2020
    • 20 replies
    • 14.5k views
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    • InspectorBuck
    • September 25, 2021

22. Looking for a product ID on composite siding

    By ejager, May 8, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Larry Fontana
    • August 5, 2021

23. What is the best exterior paint?

    By SilviaStevenson, June 1, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • June 1, 2021

24. Landings versus steps for extending front porch

    By JAG70, April 27, 2021
    • 10 replies
    • 4k views
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    • JAG70
    • May 13, 2021

25. Gable Roof porch

    By Toutoula, January 29, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • January 30, 2021