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Siding: Featured Article
At this year's International Builders' Show, there was a passel of new veneers, facades, and other fakery, all trying hard to look like more traditional building materials. Some pull it off quite convincingly; with others—well, let's just say you have to admire their chutzpah… more
Q: Years ago, someone used a pressure washer to remove loose paint from the cedar clapboard on my house. How can I repair the gouges before painting my house again?
—John Frenzel, Saginaw, MI
Inspect shingles for wear or damage at least once a year. A safe way is from the ground with a pair of binoculars. On a bright day, scan the roof for torn shingles, corroded chimney flashing, and fallen tree limbs. Get damage repaired immediately.
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