Archive for 31. January 2009

Window & door leaks

31. January 2009 by admin.

Hello,

Window and door leaks is a common problem I run into, especially when it rains.

The first assessment I’ll make is: How old is the house, what condition is your home in, do you have proper window & door flashing.

What drives me nuts, is when homeowners or contractors will do the temporary fix and seal the window or door with caulking! A common mistake, to believe caulking will solve the problem is a big misconception.. In this case, caulking will not do the trick, but only prolong the problem further down the road.

So, to conclude this tip, don’t take the short road to solving a problem. Either have a contractor properly solve the problem or do it right the first time yourself.

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Any questions or comments, feel free to ask. You can visit me at www.mbmcarpentry.com and I’ll be happy to come out and give you a free consultation and estimate.

Thank you,

Mike.

Proudly serving the following areas: Bristol county, Ma., Norfolk county, Ma., Middlesex county, Ma.











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Vinyl siding

31. January 2009 by admin.

Here is another vinyl siding tip when installing.

When nailing vinyl siding to your home, it is crucial to let your roofing nail protrude 1/8 of an inch, for expansion and contraction.

Have you ever wondered why some vinyl siding looks wavy on some homes? Well, it’s probably caused from nailing your Vinyl siding tight! So, just remember to always leave a space about 1/8th of an inch to prevent that problem..

Proper nail spacing for vinyl siding

Any questions or answers please leave a comment or visit me at www.mbmcarpentry.com for more information, or to have a free estimate.

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