mercury_rising asked:


I live in central Louisiana and am in dire need of a new roof. I plan on obtaining a metal roof when I get my funds in order. I was wondering how much I should be saving. Any round about answer would be great. I really have no idea.

Bamboo Flooring Installation

Lynn asked:


Hi, I have got a physics question and was just wondering about it.. Can someone pls tell me how does roof insulation work? how is it effective? How does the insulation changes the heat circulation and transfer inside a house?

I know that the insulation prevents radiation from the sun and overheating.. but any more details about radiation, convection and conduction of heat pls?

Harman Pellet Stoves

Jean F asked:


Roof was coated about 6 months ago with alumminum with fibers. It did not help. I think it was oil based coating by Kool Seal. I am a widow on a fixed income and cannot afford a new roof. There are no loose or damaged shingles.

Residential Hot Water Heater

Jonathan asked:


I would like to use translucent panels for the roof of my 10×10 shed, but I’m unsure about the transitions. Is there a cap that I could put on the top or something? Should I just overlap them? Will overlapping be water tight?

Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

smlee721 asked:

DIVINE Metal Roofing Tile & Shake installation Video part 2

Troubleshooting Trane Heat Pumps

MdRoofingServices asked:

1. First, the existing shingles being removed are cut just above the “keyways” with a hook blade knife, then the roofing nails are carefully removed so as not to tear the shingles. 2. Next, the nails on the leaking plastic pipe collar are removed with a pry bar — then the collar itself is removed. 3. After cleaning the surface and installing two new base shingles, the new collar is placed over the PVC pipe and secured with 1-1/4″ roofing nails. 4. A sealing bead of Geocel Tripolymer Sealant is placed in a circular ark around the collar as an added barrier to water and wind driven rain. 5. New Certainteed XT25 shingles are properly cut and nailed into place. 6. Shingle tabs are sealed with Geocel to prevent leaks and “blow offs”. Note: The replacement shingles installed by www.HomeRestorationsMD.com look slightly “off color” due to the packing material used in the manufacturing process; one light rain and the shingles will match the old ones almost perfectly.

Goodman Heat Pumps

flafuncop asked:


My 4Runner is in excellent shape with only 63k with the exception of the roof. I periodically waxed the car but was lazy and neglected the roof. Now there are those blotches of sun damage where the paint seems to have melted away and looks bad over about 50 percent of the roof. The rest of the paint is fine. I want to sell it and was wondering if its worth it to get that area touched up and what it would cost. I have a greenish blue original paint and how close can they match it up? Any help is appreciated!

Alcoa Vinyl Siding

Independent_guy asked:


I need a new roof – the insurance company told me (it’s an old investment property). What should be include in the quote from the contractor? what does replacing a new shingles roof include? (i.e. is there a layer under the shingles that needs to be replaced?, etc.). THANKS.

Epoxy Floor Paint

Big Yoda asked:


I need to remove or lower the roof gutter and then reinstall it after I replace some rotting fascia. The rotting fascia is at the valley of the roof. The gutter is one piece with 8″ going one way and then turning for a 10′ run. What is the best tool/ method to remove or lower the gutter and then reinstall it?
The gutter is aluminum nailed to the fascia with longer spikes.

Cable Lighting Fixtures

gafroofing asked:

Tri-Ply Torch Applied • Safety precautions • Torch tips • Installation steps

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