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  Several Questions About Residing a Home

  Question(s) I live in a ranch-style home built in 1978 which has T-1-11 exterior siding. It was a rental property for several years, and neither the tenants or previous owners gave much thought to maintaining the exterior...

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  Kid-Safe Features in the Kitchen

  Question My husband and I are thinking about doing a kitchen remodel. We have read several magazines on the subject and have a good idea about what we want it to look like. We have three small...

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  Dirty Water and Methane Gas

  Question I recently had someone test my water. I learned that my water at this point is unsafe to consume. I am told that I have methane gas in my water and that some kind of release...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Stopping Roof Leaks

  Question Our patio roof is covered with corrugated aluminum. Every year my husband puts a sealer over the nails, and each winter the leaks return. We think this is due to natural movement. Aside from changing the...

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  Spraying Your Roof

  Question I have a 12-year-old shake roof. My neighbor has pine trees that drop needles on the roof. There is a company that does roof care in my area. Should I have the roof sprayed or not?...

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  Shingles

  Question The roof on my home — built in the mid 20’s — needs to be replaced. It was originally wood shakes or wood shingles. Sometime in the past it was covered with composition shingles. The rafters...

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  Shingle Repair

  Question We have a 25-year-old asphalt shingle roof which seems to be in excellent condition. A storm took four shingles off. There is no leaking anywhere, but we aren’t quite sure how to make the repair. We...

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  Shingle Installation

  Question I have a cabin and had the roof replaced. The contractor put new plywood on the roof, then put the composition shingles on the plywood without felt paper. He said this is the way he does...

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  Scientifically Proven

  Question I enjoy your column very much, and your information has been good until your recent comments on wood shake roofs. You stated that power spraying will remove dry rot from wood shakes. But in fact, if...

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  Roof Algae

  Question I have a northern exposure to the front of my house. It does not get direct sun. I live in Sussex County, DE. mid-Atlantic area. I have black streaks and a slight green color (moss?). I...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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