Exteriors Forum

1,073 topics in this forum

1. Hardiplank Problems 1 2 3 4 5

   By Upset Homeowner, April 19, 2008
   • 100 replies
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   • Upset Homeowner
   • April 19, 2008

2. Distorted vinyl siding from window reflection 1 2 3 4 5

   By Martin Holladay, March 7, 2007
   • 116 replies
   • 43.4k views
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   • mark parlee
   • January 4, 2012

3. Embedding Deck Post In Concrete

   By dtontarski, March 4, 2008
   • 24 replies
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   • mlparham
   • April 28, 2015

4. What is this ugly siding? 1 2

   By Mark P, June 11, 2007
   • 39 replies
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   • Jerry Simon
   • November 3, 2020

5. Adding Weep Holes 1 2

   By Terence McCann, February 12, 2006
   • 28 replies
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   • Terence McCann
   • February 12, 2006

6. Install lap siding over existing stucco. OK?

   By luvtorekord, August 22, 2007
   • 13 replies
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   • tim5055
   • September 25, 2014

7. Old houses and egress windows 1 2

   By Chris Bernhardt, February 2, 2007
   • 27 replies
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   • Jim Katen
   • October 24, 2019

8. sill rot on older Anderson windows 1 2

   By John Dirks Jr, April 27, 2018
   • 26 replies
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   • BAlmnd
   • April 25, 2023

9. no wrap under vinyl siding 1 2

   By John Dirks Jr, September 26, 2010
   • 38 replies
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   • mark parlee
   • September 6, 2016

10. Uninsurability of asbestos cement siding 1 2

    By Chris Bernhardt, September 25, 2008
    • 26 replies
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    • SonOfSwamp
    • September 28, 2008

11. Hardi Plank/ Panel installation requirements

    By Brandon Whitmore, June 22, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • Les
    • June 24, 2007

12. Concrete Patio Clearance to Siding

    By carle3, May 30, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • carle3
    • May 30, 2008

13. screws in joist hangers

    By John Dirks Jr, April 9, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • April 10, 2009

14. Deck Slope

    By BlackJack, October 18, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • Jim Baird
    • October 19, 2005

15. Stucco expansion joint at window 1 2

    By Danny Pritchard, April 26, 2006
    • 28 replies
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    • Danny Pritchard
    • April 26, 2006

16. Covered porch/balcony waterproofing diagram 1 2

    By Scottpat, July 26, 2010
    • 31 replies
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    • Scottpat
    • August 4, 2010

17. Why paint a lintel?

    By CheckItOut, June 19, 2007
    • 21 replies
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    • CheckItOut
    • June 19, 2007

18. Lintel maintenance 1 2

    By barlyhop, February 24, 2010
    • 44 replies
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    • kurt
    • April 1, 2015

19. Overhang & Cantilevers 1 2

    By Jim Katen, June 26, 2009
    • 49 replies
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    • Jim Morrison
    • July 6, 2009

20. Brick and Mortar vs Caulk?

    By Ben H, March 1, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 15.4k views
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    • kurt
    • March 1, 2011

21. Exterior concrete window sill repair 1 2

    By omagic12, December 1, 2013
    • 27 replies
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    • StevenT
    • December 18, 2013

22. Painted stucco

    By Marc, August 11, 2010
    • 11 replies
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    • Marc
    • August 11, 2010

23. Fungus Under Driveway

    By Jim Katen, August 12, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • DrivewayDom
    • October 22, 2016

24. coil wrap on exterior corner window sill

    By t2tiam, October 5, 2008
    • 5 replies
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    • Tom Raymond
    • October 8, 2008

25. Siding-to-J-channel gap?; installer right? 1 2

    By scragin, September 19, 2009
    • 29 replies
    • 14.7k views
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    • Dedicated Sider
    • December 30, 2009