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What kind of nail should I use to install wood siding?
Use a stainless steel nail, a high tensile strength aluminum nail or a hot-dipped galvanized nail. The nail should have a ring-threaded or...
How do I finish or treat wood siding.
Most wood siding can be stained or painted, or finished with a clear coat to let the natural grain show...
What is the advantage of wood siding over other types of exterior sidings?
Wood acts as a natural insulator. It also can add dimensional stability to the...
Can I just lay down the new shingles over the old ones?
You can put asphalt shingles over an existing roof. However, if there is more than three layers of old roofing on the structure, they must be...
What type of nail should I use?
Use hot-dipped galvanized roofing nails, either 11- or 12- gauge with a 3/8” diameter head. Or, follow the shingle manufacturer’s recommendation...
How many nails should I purchase?
You will need about 2-1/2 lbs. of roofing nails for each square of...
How do I determine how many shingles I need?
Measure the length and width of each area of the roof. For each area of the roof, multiply the length times the width. Divide the total square...
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