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Cruise Director
06-17-2001, 05:50 AM
Well, every public station has a "This Old House." Any questions regarding anything from your local hardware and garden center can be asked here. If I don't know the answer; by Golly, I'll find it.
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Mudflap
06-17-2001, 07:42 PM
<FONT COLOR="Orange">One day, when I have some money, I want to have my house exterior covered with vinyl siding. I also need new windows. These windows from the 1940's just aren't cutting it.
Anything in particular I need to know before I move forward with this?</FONT c>
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Hey, yah!
I have a house from 1950 with the single pane wood frame windows.
Its undergone at least two remodels but many of the original windows still exist.
What am I going to get into replacing these windows with new double pane storm windows.
the house is bricked.
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I have seen a show before about building a house and insulating it with this foam, that is made out the same thing as baby diaper material, to insure that the structure itself will not burn basically. Have you heard of this? Do you think it will happen?
Think it is a good idea? and how much would something like that cost?
just curious!
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Faceplant
06-18-2001, 04:22 PM
is it hard to build a house from ground up?
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Cruise Director
06-18-2001, 06:34 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Mudflap:
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Vinyl siding isn't as hard as it is made out to be. As long as the first row up is level, the rest snaps into place. Windows and doors can be tricky to mold around, but that's because of all the cutting. Most people will use a pair of snips for the molding. A circular saw with a paneling blade installed BACKWARDS will cut the lengths of siding for you. Make sure when you nail the siding up, you nail it loosely. Siding will expand and contract with the seasons and weather upwards of 1/2 an inch.
Windows are a bit trickier. Retro-fit windows aren't very dificult to install but require good measuring. It's in your best interest to pay a window contractor the $30-$50 to come and mesure for you. Window installs basically require nailing the window on three sides (never the top), caulking, and putting the moldings around. NEVER use the canned spray foam to insulate around windows. The stuff expands and will break your windows.
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Cruise Director
06-18-2001, 06:39 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by theMAC:
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Same theory applies. Pay somebody to come do the measure for you. It's worth every penny. IF you are looking to replace with wood windows, you're gonna run inot some money. Pella and Anderson make great windows but want some serious $$$$ for them. Plus you have to paint of stain them.
Vinly is definitely the way to go. Available in three or foue colors and a multitude of options. Low-E glass is good and will cut out the UV rays that fade carpet and furniture. It's also an insulator. DO NOT BUY ARGON FILLED WINDOWS. I'm not convinced they work. You can't see, taste,feel or test for it, so how do we know it's there? It also is only guaranteed not to leak out for a year.
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Cruise Director
06-18-2001, 06:43 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Psychotic _ Bitch:
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"Blow-in" insulation is probably what you are referring to. It is made from about 60% recycled material. It comes in brick form. To put it in, you put the brick into a machine the size of a dishwasher; it breaks it up and shoots it through a hose. The machine is available at any Home Depot with a Tool Rental or that carries the insulation. Most of them let you use the machined for free with the purchase of the bales.
To insulate your attic at an R-23 ( 6 1/2 inches thick ) your talking between 10 and 13 cents per square foot.
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Cruise Director
06-18-2001, 06:44 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Faceplant:
is it hard to build a house from ground up?
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Yes
No
Maybe
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Faceplant
06-18-2001, 06:47 PM
ok.
thanks. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif
lets have a ciggarette together?
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<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Cruise Director:
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Psychotic _ Bitch:
SNIP
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"Blow-in" insulation is probably what you are referring to. It is made from about 60% recycled material. It comes in brick form. To put it in, you put the brick into a machine the size of a dishwasher; it breaks it up and shoots it through a hose. The machine is available at any Home Depot with a Tool Rental or that carries the insulation. Most of them let you use the machined for free with the purchase of the bales.
To insulate your attic at an R-23 ( 6 1/2 inches thick ) your talking between 10 and 13 cents per square foot.
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Yes it would be the same method.. but this stuff was made out of the same stuff that baby diapers are made of, that soak up the liquid and are not flamable.
\Basically just to make your house somewhat fire proof.
ever heard of that? i saw a show on the discovery channel about it.
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