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Roofing and Siding From "Talk2DIY Home Improvement" episode TTD-338F

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Tips:

• If you want to paint flashing to match your roof, first coat it with vinegar then wipe it dry. The vinegar will etch the surface slightly and allow a primer coat to stick.

• Estimated life expectancy of roofing products:

  Asphalt -- 15-30 years
  Wood -- 15-30 years
  Metal -- 20-50 years
  Tile -- 50 years
  Slate -- 50-100 years

• If you can't wait for the next rain to track down a roof leak, try having someone spray the suspected area with a garden hose while you inspect from inside the attic.

• To add a cool tool tray to your ladder, cut a board to match the size of your top step. Add holes to fit your tools and attach it with hinges. Keep it open to hold your tools, fold it up for storage or to lean against a wall.

• Vinyl siding must be attached so that expansion and contraction are not restricted. When you're hanging it, be sure to leave a 1/4-inch gap for expansion wherever siding meets accessories.

• If you must paint vinyl siding, stay away from dark colors. Heat-absorbing dark colors could distort your siding when exposed to strong sunlight.

Special Thanks

Creative Homeowner
Lowe's

Reading List

For a complete updated list of Creative Homeowner books, click here .

Home Book: The Ultimate Guide to Repairs, Improvements & Maintenance
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$34.95
Hardcover -- 608 pages (September, 2000)
(ISBN: 158011069X)

Creative Homeowner roofing and siding books:

House Framing
John D. Wagner
$19.95
Paperback -- 208 pages (March, 1998)
(ISBN: 1880029987)

Planning Your Addition
Jerry Germer, RA
$16.95
Paperback -- 192 pages (December, 1997)
(ISBN: 1880029995)

Quick Guide: Roofing
David Toht
$7.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (May, 1995)
(ISBN: 1880029375)

Quick Guide: Siding
David Toht
$7.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (July, 1995)
(ISBN: 1880029405)

Other Book Resources

Roofing

Roofing and Siding Essentials (Black and Decker Steps)
$5.03
Paperback (January 1997)
Creative Publishing International (ISBN: 0865736499)

RESOURCES :

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Lowes
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Creative Homeowner Information
Creative Homeowner Press
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GUESTS :

Mark Vivio
527 Lawrence Lane
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-7663
Tollfree Phone: 888-814-5517
Fax: 615-384-9454
Website: www.cardinalroofing.net
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