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  1. Windows, Siding and Doors
    Homeowner currently has vinyl siding (1980's) installed over cedar siding (original from 1940's) and wants new vinyl installed. The house does have higher moisture (54% in Midwest spring) and the homeowner thinks that adding Tyvek could be helpful. Would it be optimal to: 1) remove both the...
  2. Construction
    Hi Everyone, Wanted to get some community insights into my current project. I’m building a cedar outdoor pavilion on our patio and since span tables are scant on Cedar I wanted to double checked my specs with you fine folks. Here’s the details: 18’x18’ (full length and width not oc) 4 posts...
  3. Construction
    Working on finishing this. A company from the island came over and did the timberframing. Roof is done except for some small details. I was contacted by the architect/owner to help finish. Will be doing flashing, sealing, wrapping, cedar bevel siding, partition walls, tiling, and trim. Will...
  4. Painting & Finish Work
    This house has not been painted since the depression era. It was built from old growth cedar in 1895. Some people think it is in "ill repair," but it is actually solid as a rock. What is the best approach to make the exterior look as good as it is structurally solid. This is two blocks from the...
  5. Decks & Fencing
    Howdy. I've just spent a good deal of time perusing alot of the finished products that some of you ahve posted over time. From extreme birdhouses, stereo units or IPE decks to full house jobs with cupolas or whatever. There is alot of craftsmanship and alot of artistry going into these...
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