Exteriors Forum

1,080 topics in this forum

1. Siding Identification

   By Mike Lamb, December 13, 2020
   • 5 replies
   • 2.6k views
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   • mark parlee
   • December 19, 2020

2. Home Inspector Didn't Complete Inspection

   By Angie, July 19, 2019
   • 18 replies
   • 4k views
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   • Jim Baird
   • December 13, 2020

3. What is this ugly siding? 1 2

   By Mark P, June 11, 2007
   • 39 replies
   • 43.3k views
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   • Jerry Simon
   • November 3, 2020

4. Hot Door

   By Mike Lamb, October 3, 2020
   • 7 replies
   • 2.3k views
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   • Jerry Simon
   • October 8, 2020

5. T-Beam Replacement

   By Mike Lamb, September 8, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 1.5k views
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   • Bill Kibbel
   • September 9, 2020

6. Brick on top of wood framing

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

7. Inspector recommends isolation joints for windows and doors

   By David C., July 14, 2020
   • 8 replies
   • 2.8k views
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   • Rob Amaral
   • July 27, 2020

8. Installing Z bar flashing under existing hardie help?

   By Anna, June 10, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 5k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • June 10, 2020

9. gypsum as ext sheathing

   By Jim Baird, May 7, 2020
   • 3 replies
   • 1.4k views
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   • Jim Baird
   • May 8, 2020

10. New Siding Products

    By Bill Kibbel, April 30, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Juliusas
    • April 26, 2020

11. Just when I thought I'd seen it all.

    By Robert Jones, April 19, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • ejager
    • April 20, 2020

12. exterior door replacement

    By Whalen68, April 12, 2020
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • Trent Tarter
    • April 13, 2020

13. Name that lumber!

    By Bobby Jim, March 27, 2020   

    • laminate
    • beam
    • 9 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • Bobby Jim
    • March 29, 2020

14. Is plastic sheeting a termite barrier?

    By Bobby Jim, February 14, 2020   

    • termite
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Jim Baird
    • February 25, 2020

15. Anchored masonry Brick

    By Mycakers, February 17, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Mycakers
    • February 19, 2020

16. Article: To test or not to test? Examining the garage door pressure test | Part 2

    By Aubri Devashrayee, February 3, 2020   

    • reverse jam test
    • garage doors
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • reverse jam test
      • garage doors
      • pressure test
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Aubri Devashrayee
    • February 5, 2020

17. Article: To test or not to test? Examining the garage door pressure test | Part 1

    By InspectorPro Insurance, January 15, 2020   

    • garage door
    • auto reverse
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • garage door
      • auto reverse
      • ashi
      • internachi
      • sop
      • standard of practice
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • InspectorPro Insurance
    • January 28, 2020

18. Garage Overhead Door Warning Label

    By Jerry Simon, July 11, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 8k views
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    • Marc
    • November 12, 2019

19. Inspector recommends grout for masonry crack

    By pm124, September 6, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • October 31, 2019

20. Old houses and egress windows 1 2

    By Chris Bernhardt, February 2, 2007
    • 27 replies
    • 32.6k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • October 24, 2019

21. Flashing at Structural Floors

    By Mike Lamb, February 12, 2019
    • 7 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • HomeInspectionNewark
    • September 24, 2019

22. Gable Facade?

    By Mike Lamb, September 11, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • hausdok
    • September 16, 2019

23. project back porch enclosure 1 2

    By John Dirks Jr, February 22, 2019
    • 47 replies
    • 5.6k views
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    • Les
    • June 27, 2019

24. feral lots

    By Jim Baird, April 17, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • April 19, 2019

25. Flashing above window

    By Mike Lamb, January 30, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • RK52
    • February 14, 2019