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- Sat May 08, 2010 8:33 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: true hard wood flooring vs laminate
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7001
Re: true hard wood flooring vs laminate
one thing about laminate flooring. It will wear much better than hardwood if you have pets. Although I must say, our dog is not too keen on the lack of traction, plenty of rubber backed mats for her though.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:52 am
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: Trouble with Neighbors
- Replies: 38
- Views: 19440
Re: Trouble with Neighbors
Much the same here with people trying to stick their noses where they don't belong. I have become more anti social as a result. Let them go on with their pitiful existence, but don't draw me in just to suck the life out of me like a bunch of vampires. I smile and wave as I drive by, but get involved...
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:09 am
- Forum: Off Topic Discussions
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3740
Re: Happy Birthday
Wow, Happy Birthday! Mine is today, the 26th. I keep finding more great people that were born around this time of year.
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:55 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replace entire roof deck?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5089
Re: Replace entire roof deck?
If you want 40 yrs out of it plywood is the way to go. I would recommend 5/8 T&G.
my facebook photos of my roof job are here,
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... =540237889
my facebook photos of my roof job are here,
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... =540237889
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:45 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replace entire roof deck?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5089
Re: Replace entire roof deck?
First, when you are on the roof, step on the rafters, not between them, it will support your weight better. If you are re sheathing the roof with plywood, do the whole thing and then cover it in ice/water shield. Preferably Grace brand if you can get it. Once that is on the roof is waterproof and an...
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:07 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Adding an overhang to existing roof
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12171
Re: Adding an overhang to existing roof
we are about 2 hrs west of you Mark, on Hwy 8 between Stratford and Goderich.
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:00 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Adding an overhang to existing roof
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12171
Re: Adding an overhang to existing roof
In Ontario, a permit is not required if you are not changing the slope, or restructuring the roof. Eaves are not considered a structural element of the roof. So unless framing members are being replaced or cut into, you do not need a permit. You may add pretty much whatever you want to the existing ...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:23 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Adding an overhang to existing roof
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12171
Re: Adding an overhang to existing roof
If I was younger, I'd remember to put everything in one post. here is a link to my roof job photo album on Facebook. Hope it works for you, I have no restrictions on viewing.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album ... =540237889
Jim
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album ... =540237889
Jim
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:17 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Adding an overhang to existing roof
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12171
Re: Adding an overhang to existing roof
by the way where are you located? I may be near. Also, we are putting our home on the market come spring. Had it on in the fall for a bit , but we don't want to move in winter. I am in Seaforth, ON.
Jim
Jim
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:13 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Adding an overhang to existing roof
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12171
Re: Adding an overhang to existing roof
Hi Mark Welcome fellow Canuk! I replied to your PM, but should add to it. If you have 2x6 trusses on your roof and add a 2x4, on edge as I did, I would, along with the ridge vent, and vented soffit, add styrofoam baffles and then insulation. If you can get it sprayed with Walltight (the blue stuff M...
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:11 am
- Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
- Topic: Moulding and Trim
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12128
Re: Moulding and Trim
If you have a router and table saw, you can make up your own moldings from flatstock for about 1/4 the price of buying it.
- Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:17 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Insulation ~ Outside
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1705
Re: Insulation ~ Outside
I got mine at Moffat and Powell, It is also at Rona, and at other building stores. I put siding over mine. R 5.5 doesn't sound like much, but it is the air infiltration barrier and the reflective foil that makes the difference. It acts like a house wrap if you Tuck Tape the seams. Just ask about Exo...
- Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:20 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Insulation ~ Outside
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1705
Re: Insulation ~ Outside
I sheathed mine in Exotherm. A polyisocyanurate foam insulation covered in foil both sides. You have to use tuck tape (the clear red stuff) on the seams. I used a 3/4" which is R5.5, the real benifit comes from sealing the air infiltration and the foil reflecting the heat. It also uncouples any...
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:29 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Spray entire home w/ foam spray insulation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12017
Re: Spray entire home w/ foam spray insulation
The spray foam in the cans is only a 1/2 lb. foam. The ones on TV for the whole house is a 2 lb. foam, professionally applied. There are kits (tiger foam is one I think), but they are expensive. The brand name of the pro applied foam (in Canada) is Walltight. It is probably the best way to insulate ...
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:26 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Changing water heater from elec. to gas
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5543
Re: Changing water heater from elec. to gas
You will likely have a problem finding a gas water heater that is rated to be used in a MH. If you're water is that hard a water softener would help for sure, but at least some sort of filter system instalation. Even the cheap Rainfresh brand ones. Put in 2 or 3 of them in series. The first uses a c...