The New Siding
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Q About a year ago, a plumber installed a granite vanity top with a porcelain under-mount bowl in my bathroom. This week, a hairline crack 6 to 7 inches long, beginning at the drain area, appeared. What do you think happened? Does it need to be fixed? Can it be fixed? According to the paperwork, the top has a "Limited Warranty" but not the bowl.
A It's interesting that the top is warranted but not the bowl. At any rate, the porcelain cracked, I think, because the chrome drain cover was installed too tightly. Maybe the plumber can help.
Some years ago, I got a call from a person whose Corian sink had cracked at the drain hole.
I guessed that it was installed too tightly and suggested she check with the Corian dealer. She got an immediate replacement.
If the bowl is not leaking, you can live with it. Or buy a new bowl and have it installed properly.
Q There have been signs of rotting behind the vinyl siding of my condo complex, some minor and some more advanced. Should we re-side the complete complex now or later? It was done 32 years ago and looks OK, but we don't know what's underneath.
A Decay can occur behind vinyl siding, from condensation behind the siding or from an outside leak caused by improper pressure washing that traps water behind the siding that won't go away for months.
If it's due to one or both problems, it can affect the entire complex. The only way to find out is to take off some of the siding and
If you re-side, I suggest red cedar clapboards stained with a semitransparent stain, which will not peel but has to go on bare wood. If you insist on residing with vinyl, I suggest you use Cedar Impressions. It looks like painted shingles. In the case of clapboards or vinyl, that 3/8-inch insulation is essential to success.
Q I had a kitchen renovation late last year. Since then, there has been an odor under the kitchen sink that is bothering me. Is it possibly a chemical or sealer used in the plumbing? I asked my contractor, who said he smelled it but that it would go away over time. It is still very strong when I open the cabinet doors under the sink. It also can be smelled in the adjacent Bosch dishwasher. It is strong enough to make me cough at times.
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How to not patch wood siding
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(BPT) - Youve finally scraped together some money to improve the looks of your house.
Problem: Every project costs too much or produces a minor improvement.
Solution: A stunning new garage door. A front-facing garage door packs a big punch and dramatically improves the curb appeal of the entire home.
Thats one of the big revelations from the 2012-2013 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine. In the report, a garage door replacement again ranked in the top three in cost recouped on a list of 35 common home remodeling projects.
Siding replacement and a deck addition also ranked at the top, but they can cost $10,000 to $15,000. An upscale garage door often costs less than $3,000.
The project that pays for itself
No other exterior home project transforms such a large space at such minimal cost and time, says Tom Wadsworth, long-time editor of a garage door trade magazine. Since a homes garage doors can take up more than a third of the front elevation of the home, a new garage door can make a big difference.
And a stylish new garage door can actually pay for itself, according to a Stratamark Research survey. When nationwide real estate agents were shown before and after photos of houses with new upscale garage doors, they increased the list price of the home anywhere from 1 to 4 percent. That means a $2,000 garage door investment could increase the sale value of your home by as much as $8,000 if youre selling a $200,000 home.
Making a difference
Brad and Jenny Considine recently moved from the Midwest to a nice home outside Baltimore. They had a budget for making improvements, but they had a tough time prioritizing which job should come first. They were glad they chose the garage doors because the change was dramatic, says Brad.
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In a survey of more than 11,000 building professionals, CertainTeed received top rankings across a wide array of exterior building products. Conducted by Readex Research, the Builder magazine annual Brand Use Study asked subscribers to rank products based on familiarity, frequency of use and overall quality. For the 17th consecutive year, CertainTeed Vinyl Siding was named the overall brand leader. In addition, CedarBoards received top honors in the insulated siding category for the fourth consecutive year and Restoration Millwork cellular PVC decorative trim achieved best brand familiarity.
CertainTeed has a long-standing track record as a brand that building professionals and homeowners alike can trust, says Mark Rayfield, president of CertainTeed Siding. The study shows that CertainTeed is a one-stop-shop for the freedom to choose across a complementary exterior building product portfolio, mixing and matching among product categories for outstanding curb appeal.
CertainTeed solar roofing products, which include Apollo II and Solstice, also received top rankings in the photovoltaic roofing category. The companys broad collection of asphalt and synthetic roofing shingles were also recognized.
This survey is a testament to our leadership in the roofing industry, specifically in regard to our intense product innovation, training and technical support, says Tom Smith, president of CertainTeed Roofing. By seamlessly integrating the traditional asphalt roofing shingles and solar roofing technologies into our product portfolio, we are ultimately making energy-saving solutions more accessible to the average homeowner.
With more than 40 different color options, the CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Collection features the industrys widest selection of textures and styles. The siding offers durability, ease-of-maintenance, and is backed by a lifetime, limited warranty. Molded from real cedar boards and backed with polystyrene insulation, CedarBoards insulated siding can increase overall thermal performance, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.
Designed to add the finishing touch to any siding project, Restoration Millwork is engineered to look, feel and work like top-grade lumber. Unlike wood, however, it is made with a long-lasting, low-maintenance material and with 21 percent recycled content, it is the only cellular PVC trim on the market to incorporate post-consumer recycled material.
CertainTeed offers a wide range of photovoltaic roofing systems, including Apollo II lightweight, integrated modules for both residential asphalt shingle and flat concrete tile roofing and Solstice, featuring highly efficient, monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) rack-mounted, high-performance panels that can easily be installed onto either a low-slope or steep-slope roof. Designed to meet the demands of sustainable construction and replacement roofing, these products leverage next generation technology to generate unrivaled performance without compromising aesthetics and are backed by CertainTeeds electricity output and installation workmanship warranty one of the most comprehensive in the industry.
To view the Builder Brand Use Study, visit http://www.builderonline.com/products/brandstudy/2013/.
For more information about CertainTeed products, visit http://www.certainteed.com.
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THE LATEST WOE The stripping of the new siding off the Dawson City hospital is seen this morning. Right: a close-up of the problem.
The saga of the Yukons new hospitals continues.
The siding on the new Dawson City hospital will have to be replaced because the specially designed product has begun falling off.
The cement product had been chosen because it met the requirements of Dawsons heritage advisory committee and is non-combustible, Val Pike, a spokesperson for the Yukon Hospital Corp., said today.
Once we started putting the siding on the building, it was discovered that the product wasnt suitable for the fluctuations in climate in Dawson and the product started to fall off once it was installed, Pike told the Star.
The product is now being removed. The corporation, in collaboration with the heritage advisory committee, is looking at replacement options.
Pike said the corporation hopes to have the new product installed in the next month, and it shouldnt impact the opening of the hospital in the fall.
The corporation doesnt know at this point how much the debacle will cost; officials are looking into what may be covered under the product warranty, Pike said.
The new hospitals in Dawson and Watson Lake have been the subject of continued controversy since a scathing report by the Auditor General highlighted shoddy planning that resulted in cost overruns and delays.
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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C., July 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Window World, Inc.(R), America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, volunteered their corporate aircraft July 2 to fly wounded Navy veteran Jeremiah "Doc" Harrold and his family from his hometown of North Wilkesboro, N.C. to Nantucket, Mass. to spend Independence Day with Holidays for Heroes. The flight was organized by Veterans Airlift Command (VAC), a non-profit that facilitates free travel for wounded warriors and their families for compassionate purposes. This will be Window World's 45th mission with VAC since the partnership began in 2008.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=19688
Harrold, a hospital corpsman, was wounded multiple times while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. His last injury was May of 2009, when he suffered injuries to his right leg and spinal cord, in addition to suffering a traumatic brain injury. "I do several wounded warrior trips a year," said Harrold. "This will be the first chance for my family to meet other wounded warriors and get to know them."
Holidays for Heroes is a non-profit organization that seeks to honor the services of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan through complimentary, all-inclusive vacations in Nantucket. Harrold will be traveling with his wife, mother, and five children ages 1 -- 12. They will enjoy dinners, accommodations on the beach and a vacation during which they can relax and connect with other veterans and their families.
This was Window World's first mission directly from their headquarters in North Wilkesboro, so the entire Window World corporate staff, including the president, CEO and board of directors, was at the airport to provide a heartfelt sendoff for the hometown Harrold family and Navy veteran. "We are grateful for Jeremiah's service, and it was so nice to meet him and his lovely family in person," said Tammy Whitworth, Window World Chairman and CEO. "Partnering with the VAC is incredibly rewarding. This is the 45th mission that we've sponsored, and we will continue to sponsor the program because we want to make a difference in the lives of these veterans."
To learn more about Window World, visit http://www.WindowWorld.com. To learn more about the VAC, visit http://www.veteransairlift.org.
About Window World, Inc.(R)
Window World, Inc.(R), headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is a replacement window company with stores and offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995 and led by CEO Tammy Whitworth, the company supplies windows, siding and doors to consumers through its network of stores. Window World is an ENERGY STAR(R) retail partner. Its products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal six years in a row. In 2013 it was "Tied for Ranking Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors" by J.D. Power. Additionally, through its charitable foundation Window World Cares(R), the Window World family provides funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) and was named New Corporate Partner of the Year in 2010. For more information about Window World, visit http://www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800 NEXT WINDOW.
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The Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) facilitates free private air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes. All flights are made available through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To learn more about the VAC, visit http://www.veteransairlift.org.
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