With the window trim completed, it was time to move on to the corner trim. I purchased two different sizes so that I could attach them together at a right angle but still have both sides extend the same distance …

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Trim siding is used primarily for visual purposes, but is also a great tool to use when it comes to weatherproofing corners of the house. You want the corners to match up tightly with each other so they form a …

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With a break in bad weather, it was high time to get going on installing the siding. Tyvek water resistant barriers are designed to be protected by siding and will break down if they are left uncovered for too long. …

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The last section of the house to be dried in are the gable ends.  The gable end trusses cover an area of the house that is not heated, so it doesn’t need to be insulated.  For this reason, I won’t …

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