Exteriors Forum

1,075 topics in this forum

1. Brown liquid running down side of home

   By Gregg, Thursday at 08:49 PM
   • 4 replies
   • 102 views
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   • hausdok
   • Friday at 11:45 PM

2. Help identifying wood siding.

   By Xofetan, June 28
   • 4 replies
   • 281 views
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   • Jim Katen
   • Thursday at 02:52 AM

3. sill rot on older Anderson windows 1 2

   By John Dirks Jr, April 27, 2018
   • 30 replies
   • 24.2k views
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   • Chuck L.
   • May 6

4. The importance or not of efflorescence on brick.

   By Mike Lamb, April 7
   • 4 replies
   • 870 views
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   • Jim Katen
   • April 12

5. How much does a building inspection cost?

   By jonny_drone, February 20
   • 4 replies
   • 838 views
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   • Les
   • February 23

6. What do you call this faux brick siding in your part of the world?

   By Matt Fletcher, December 25, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • December 30, 2023

7. Exterior Finish ID

   By Reba, March 29, 2023
   • 10 replies
   • 859 views
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   • John Kogel
   • April 17, 2023

8. Exterior Panel ID ?

   By Mike Lamb, February 17, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 605 views
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   • Jim Katen
   • February 17, 2023

9. No vapor barrier behind stone veneer?

   By JSARG4, July 14, 2021
   • 10 replies
   • 3.9k views
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   • mark parlee
   • October 15, 2022

10. Vapor barrier over unheated spaces

    By Michael Brown, June 21, 2022   

    • vapor barrier
    • floors over unheated spaces
    • 11 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • epdmcoatings
    • August 30, 2022

11. 20-year-old building – Spalling limestone

    By Mike Lamb, May 22, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

12. Inspecting Stucco on Old Homes

    By CNewhouse, November 18, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

13. Split Face Block Veneer

    By Jerry Simon, July 23, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

14. Parge coat over brick

    By Mike Lamb, November 1, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views
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    • mgbinspect
    • December 24, 2021

15. Caulking between Hardie planks

    By Mike Lamb, February 15, 2020
    • 20 replies
    • 7.8k views
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    • InspectorBuck
    • September 25, 2021

16. Looking for a product ID on composite siding

    By ejager, May 8, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Larry Fontana
    • August 5, 2021

17. What is the best exterior paint?

    By SilviaStevenson, June 1, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • June 1, 2021

18. Landings versus steps for extending front porch

    By JAG70, April 27, 2021
    • 10 replies
    • 2k views
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    • JAG70
    • May 13, 2021

19. Gable Roof porch

    By Toutoula, January 29, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • January 30, 2021

20. Siding Identification

    By Mike Lamb, December 13, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views
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    • mark parlee
    • December 19, 2020

21. Home Inspector Didn't Complete Inspection

    By Angie, July 19, 2019
    • 18 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Jim Baird
    • December 13, 2020

22. What is this ugly siding? 1 2

    By Mark P, June 11, 2007
    • 39 replies
    • 38k views
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    • Jerry Simon
    • November 3, 2020

23. Hot Door

    By Mike Lamb, October 3, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Jerry Simon
    • October 8, 2020

24. T-Beam Replacement

    By Mike Lamb, September 8, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • September 9, 2020

25. Brick on top of wood framing

    By Mike Lamb, July 3, 2020
    • 11 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • BGM79
    • August 19, 2020