http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding Discussions about roofing and siding with Steve Setynski Wed, 28 May 2008 21:14:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By adding a flush mount attachment it is possible to prevent overdriving nails and banging up the surface of your boards. Many people find themselves pre-drilling their nail holes with particular brands and this can obviously slow down a project. Considering the benefits and the low maintenance costs (most brands ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=23 Hi All, So straight walls and 90 degree corners are a piece of cake......right? Once you've master the skills of being able to install this stone and have it come out straight you can move on to something a ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=22 Just a little bit about the finishing process for fiber cement boards. The factory finish applied by the manufacturer offers two major advantages. First, your purchasing a product that is ready to install. The boards come painted, the caulking is color coded to the paint and even ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=20 Hi all, Here is something that seems to be so basic that no one ever asks it until they get into the situation. "Where do I start my stone? Top down or bottom up? Well what I can say is there really isn't a right or wrong way to ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=19 Hi All, A lot of you are asking if there are any short cuts you can take when installing manufactured stone inside the home. i.e. using construction adhesive instead of a mortar. Inside or out, its best to stick to" Best Practices", use the products the manufacturers recommend in there warranty ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=18 Recently I had mentioned the importance of matching the renovation to the income bracket and interests of your potential market. So continuing with this thread we can talk a little bit about a couple of projects that offer high returns. In general kitchens, bathrooms and exteriors offer the ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=17 I live in Vancouver where the conversation about real estate is quite literally as common as a conversation about the weather. People are intrigued with the potential of earning money through home renovation projects and DIY additions. In order to tap in to this potential it is important to know ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=16 I posted earlier this week regarding what to use to cap off your stone siding if you're only going up the wall part way, a type of Wainscoting if you will. There are literally a plethora of different kinds of siding you can use ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=14 These days people are installing more that one type of siding onto their home. This could be for a number of reasons such as cost or they just don't want to have too much of a good thing. One way to get around this with ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=12 Is a mountain of rotten wood or faded vinyl siding decorating your front lawn? Now before you dive into your new project, Cape-Cod cedar shingles or Fiber Cement lap siding, take a good look at the condition of your structure. While you or your installer is dismantling the outside of ... http://blog.builddirect.com/roofingandsiding/?p=11