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Exterior Facelift: Adding Decorative Elements to Garage From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-306

	In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan will replace a rotting windowsill with a new one that has shutters and a planter box attached.
	Ryan will also show you how to install cedar-shake siding ...
	and a beautiful copper-top cupola on a garage roof.
	And, finally, our host will show you how to replace an old fence with this new lattice-style eye catcher!

Time for ALL the projects: 18 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

For Replacing Windowsill --

1"x cedar material
2" x 4" cedar material
Safety glasses
Ladder
Utility knife
Pry bar
Reciprocating saw with fine blade
Table saw
Impulse nailer
16 gauge 2-1/2" nails
Circular saw with dust collector
Sliding Compound Miter saw

For Repairing Siding --

Replacement siding
Safety glasses
Small pry bar
Utility knife
Hammer
Impulse nailer
Miter saw

For Installing Fiber-Cement Siding Panels --

Shake panels
Safety glasses
Ladder
Angle finder
Tin snips
Impulse nailer
Drip cap
Chalk line
Flashing
Hammer
Galvanized roofing nails
Compressor
Coil siding nailer

For Installing Cupola --

Cupola
Safety glasses
Craft paper
Miter saw
2 Pieces of 1x
Craft paper
Jigsaw
Green treated 2 x 4's
Impulse nailer

For Repairing Fence --

Replacement fence panels, post, gate, drip cap
Safety glasses
Circular saw
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
Chalk line
Bolt socket bit and drill
6' level
4' level
Deck screws
Post hole digger
Bucket of water
Quick set concrete alternative

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Installing the Cupola

Note: Cupolas come in all shapes and sizes. For this particular garage project our homeowners went with a 6' copper-top cupola that will add elegance and beauty to the roof of their garage.

1. The cupola has a flat bottom and must be modified to fit the roof. To find the roof pitch, screw two pieces of 1x together then lay it on top of the roof (figure A). When the edges meet, screw in a second screw. Transfer the angle to a piece of craft paper.

2. Determine the center of the cupola, line the center tip of the template up with the center of the cupola. Move it down until the edges of the craft paper run off the corners of the corner detail.

3. Use a jigsaw to cut saddle in base (figure B).

4. To secure the saddle to the roof, use green treated 2 x 4 cleats nailed directly into the roof on two sides of the saddle (figure C). Nail the saddle to the 2 x 4 cleats and secure the cupola together with plenty of nails.

5. Make sure that the vent is lined with a screen to keep out bats and insects.

In the final segment our host will show you how to repair a fence.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

RESOURCES :

Shingleside Straight-edge Panels and Trim
Brand name: HardiShingle and HardiTrim
Where available: Local retail or lumber yard
James Hardie Siding Products
26300 La Alameda
Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92910
Toll-free: 800-9-HARDIE (800-942-7343)
Fax: 651-784-7098
Email: info@jameshardie.com
Website: www.jameshardie.com

StainShield Solid Hide Acrylic Latex Siding Stain and Accolade Exterior Latex Eggshell Paint
Brand name: Pratt & Lambert
Where available: Visit the Pratt & Lambert website, link below.
Pratt & Lambert Paints
101 W. Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Toll-free: 800-289-7728
Website: www.prattandlambert.com

Cupola, Shutters, Hardware and Flower Boxes

Cupola
Style: Medium cupola with base
Model #: M8 Copper
Color: White

Shutters
Style: Louvered cedar
Model #: Hampton 22 x 34
Color: Dark green

Hardware
Style: Hinges, Dogs
Model #s: Hinges -- L-1/2, Dogs -- S-Lag
Color: Black

Flower Boxes
Style: Traditional flanged
Model #: WB-22
Color: Dark green
Where available: Visit the Vixen Hill website, link below.
Vixen Hill
69 Main St.
Elverson, PA 19520
Toll-free: 800-423-2766
Fax: 610-286-2099
Website: www.vixenhill.com

Fence Posts, Panel, Gate and Drip Cap
Brand name: Midwest Fence
Color: Western red cedar
Where available: Visit the Midwest Fence website, link below.
Midwest Fence and Mfg. Co.
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221
Fax: 651-451-6939
Website: www.midwestfence.com

Fast Post-setting Material
Brand name: Anchor-It
Where available: Homecenters, retailers, fencing contractor yards or visit the Anchor-It website, link below.
Traeger Brothers, Inc.
PO Box 829
Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Toll-free: 800-532-4446
Fax: 208-384-5862
Website: www.anchorit.info

GUESTS :

Justin Hultman
Contractor
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Greg Livermont
District Manager
James Hardie
855 Village Center Dr.
Box 305
North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone: 651-784-7094

David Karpe
Marketing Manager
Midwest Fence
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221