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#21006-Msg response? Message #21502
From: Clay Thompson Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 10, 1994 11:06 AM
John, Pro's and cons both ways, I think it would be easier to take off both layers without having to wory about pulling the lower layer off. You will have more waste, obviously, but you will have a nice flat surface to side on. There are many who would chastise…
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From: Mark Genovese ASOP Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 6, 1994 9:09 PM
One comment about the moisture barrier. It is applied to the warm side of the structure. For northern homes with a winter heating season that means placing it closest to the interior wall. This prevents moisture from migrating into the insulation and reaching its dew point as it travels to…
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From: Mark Genovese ASOP Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 6, 1994 9:01 PM
It sounds like you have a post and beam construction. I have a similar home which had aluminum siding installed aprox 1975-1976. The original siding was left in place and a layer of foam was placed under the siding. Later as time permitted each apartment had the external walls inssulated…
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#20977-Msg response? Message #21004
From: Clay Thompson Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 6, 1994 4:04 PM
John, PMFJI, sorry to hear about your situation, I live in Mpls, MN. I missed the original question, but perhaps I can help. Clay Thompson Sysop ps. Burnout in the near future is not likely, we love this forum! Read action !reply Enter reply. (/EXIT when done) 1: I think…
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#20851-Msg response? Message #20977
From: Syndesis Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 6, 1994 12:33 PM
No, I'm new to this forum, and I haven't tried reading every message, so I don't know what the traffic flow is like… that's why I asked. 🙂 I just bought this house, I haven't had to live through winter yet. However, my last apartment was awful – brick walls,…
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#20825-Msg response? Message #20851
From: Bill Graham Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 5, 1994 5:21 PM
John, I'm just a simple forum user like you and have posted messages that don't get answered but it doesn't really bother me in light of the phenomenal message load this forum handles. I'll just rephrase it and try to find another message slightly related that is already making waves,…
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#Msg response? Message #20825
From: Syndesis Forum: Family Handyman Forum September 5, 1994 12:55 PM
I posted a message (#19743) on August 28. So far, no replies. This is my first visit to this forum… is this a lively place; should I have expected at least a "that's a good question" reply? There is 1 Reply. Read action !
Siding Removal? Message #19743
From: Syndesis Forum: Family Handyman Forum August 28, 1994 11:06 AM
I have a question about siding and insulation. My wife and I just bought an older home in south central Wisconsin (on the edge between Zone 4 and 5.) The original structure was built in 1848, they tell us, but it's been revamped several times. As far as we can…
Table Saws/Blades Message #17449
From: Les Brannon Forum: Family Handyman Forum August 10, 1994 7:06 PM
Bob: I've seen people recommend replacing the v-belts with link belts and replacing the pulleys with machined pulleys as a way to substantially reduce vibration. You might check out the pulleys and the belts to see if that's the culprit. >Les…