Not sure about this, but it seems to me like you would have more condensation problems that way. Lath insulation and metal would still be able to breathe some. Foam board method, done properly, would act as a barrier. Ply would (ha ha ply would) gas off moisture and it would be stuck.

I don't see why they would not work. Might not look great, but should do the job it is intended for. The hard part will be creating the new trim for the top of the panels. All corrugated panels will have ribs standing off from the wall. You will have to fashion some type of "Z" bar to stop...

thatswhoiam, Yea, I wouldn't have first hand knowledge of that tool. Could be there are other inexpensive brands that work better. I bought the first gen Dremmels when they first came out and then got the Rockwell Max tool. The new Craftsman looks and works a lot like the Rockwell. Working a whole r...

I am with Ponch on this one. If you have had generally competent people out that many times and it has not solved the initial problem, they might be looking in the wrong area. It could even be a condensation problem with the condensation water working its way down to the flue opening. What kind of r...

Thanks for the confidence. I'll try not to let you down. The permaroof system is basically the same thing you have now, but using foamboard insulation. I don't believe permaroof is a hidden fastener panel, which would be the only major upgrade I could think of and highly recommend. But yes, permaroo...

It was the unanimous decision of the owner and all moderators at the time, to have a rule omitting electrical and gas advice. Our concern was for the users of the site more than a legal issue, since it really is not a legal issue to the forum. We also felt that electrical and plumbing forums run by ...

All the home store in my are sell pre-hung doors made for 2x4 walls. I would just install that and then put the door casing on the outside lip on one side. Both edges should be straight enough to fit nice. After painting, you would hardly know it.

There are caulk removers you can get at the home store, usually in the paint dept with the solvents. For a truly slathered mess, this will be a slow process. Knives and scrappers is very hard work and you take a pretty good risk of injury. I would suggest a grinder with a very serious brush, like br...

Two things to know about using cinderblock for skirting. They must be on a concrete footing, especially in any area that will freeze. Even without freezing, there will be enough movement within a couple of years to mess thing up. Lining up perfect 18" rectangles for 60' is no easy task. Mortar ...

Pictures of the repair would help a lot with a more accurate answer. A repair done wrong might not last through the next rain. A repair done right could outlast the rest of your roof. No way to know without seeing it.

The description for vinyl window types is, New Construction has a slotted nail fin designed to go behind siding, Replacement Windows will have no fin and are designed to be flashed and sealed by the installer, Stucco Fin windows will have a finished trim that is flush with the outside of the window ...

Watched a lot of the kids playing from that link. That is such a cool thing for these kids. Music teaches so much more than music and be the base of everything to come. Wish the best for your brother. It must be encouraging to have all the positive support. Play the cajon with the fingers. It is not...

matt- I do like your gumption and hope this project goes well for you. I have worked under hundreds of homes and I would think that the only place you will have room to sit (hunched over) is at the marriage joint. The out side beams will be much lower than you are planning. It couldn't hurt to try a...

Yes, definitely ask questions because insurance companies are constantly changing their payout and renewal actions. (did not want to use the word policies, because I did not want to imply insurance policies) I have had a customer that was insured through a little known insurance company and she got ...

Yeah, Washington state. This is where the warm side issue can get tricky, especially in Eastern Washington where temps can range from 3 to 103. I have no experience with cold weather and mobile home repair, so take what I would say as purely my uneducated opinion. I would suggest getting what info y...