I was reading that ice dams are caused by heat escaping through the ceiling.

Could I use some type of vapor barrier paint on the ceiling to hold the heat in better?

Thanks so much for all your help.

Hello again
Had something strange happen. The ice on my roof melted and fell off. The leak I mentioned before didn't leak. Anybody know why it didn't leak with the warm weather? Maybe condensation??


Thank you for your help

Thanks JD

I'll clean it the way you suggested this spring.

Thanks for your help guys. I'll take a look at those products too. Got a couple more questions. I'm assuming it's safe to walk on the roof? I'm about 185 I was reading trisodium phosphate was a good cleaner for removing dirt and grime. Is this safe for metal roofs? Thank you for your help :)

Hello everyone My roof has a minor leak. The leak is coming from the kitchen sink sewer vent. I have a pail under the vent now. The whole roof has ice build up on it, icicles too. The bathroom exhaust fan has caused about a 4 inch in round ice formation down the siding where the bathroom is and bath...

Thanks guys if I have any more questions I'll come back.

I've just noticed there's a soft spot on my floor around my front door. Would using a circular saw be the best way for cutting the rotten wood out and do you think a reciprocating saw may be helpful for this project in any way? I was thinking of using a stud finder for locating the floor joist. I re...

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Sorry I never took any pics of it.

Hello everyone This is Brad the one who had so many questions on my window frame. I posted around july 25. Some of you wanted me to let you know how the repair went. Finished it today it went better then I expected. Just have to finish calking it and I'll be done. Again thanks for all your help Brad

Thanks Harry

When's it's done I'll come back and let everyone know how it went.


Brad

Hi everyone Just have one more question and that should do it. Once I get the rotted wall stud out thats part of the window frame what would be the best way to nail/screw the new stud in? Would wood joiners work? If the metal siding is screwed into the wall stud would I have to do anything with the ...

Thanks for all the help. I'll start planning it now.


Brad

Thanks

So I'll use 2x4's then. Will they have too be planed or anything like that?

I think the paneling may be glued in some areas. How is the best way to remove it without much damage? I will replace the bad stuff but some of it's in really good shape.


Thanks

Brad

Hi everyone I partially opened the paneling. The studs around the window frame are 1-1/2 in thick and 3-3/8 wide. Could I substitute them with 2 x3's? If I did that would it change how the paneling or window fits ? What are your opinions? The window has arrived and the panel isn't in the best shape ...

Thanks everyone

I think I'll just remove the paneling and see whats really back there before I buy any wood. It probably won't be for a while still waiting on the window to arrive.

Brad