Copper Roof Strips Shingles Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Gary not too long ago: "Just had a new roof installed. As I was getting my quotes, I had asked about adding copper to the roof. They said that the new shingles have an ingredient in it that is resistant to mold and Read More »
Ask The Builder · 63: Prevent Algae in Fountain Prevent Algae in Fountain Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Annette not too long ago: "Using the same premise as using copper on the roof....can I place a copper pipe in a fountain to control algae growth? Is it safe for pets?" Read More »
Seal Asphalt Driveway Podcast 62 - Click to Listen: Tim Carter received the following email from Russ not too long ago: "I read your column in the Chicago Tribune. On Aug. 18, 2016, you wrote that "Sealing a blacktop driveway is unnecessary." I saved the article because I had a new asphalt driveway installed that Read More »
Boat Dock Sealer - Use a Penetrating One I own a 40-foot-long boat dock that has solid cedar flooring panels. The dock is out in the punishing sun late spring, all summer, and early fall. The dock was last sealed about five years ago and the dock company used a film-forming boat dock sealer. Related Read More »
Sunroom Leak Podcast 58 - Click to Listen: Tim Carter called Karen to try to solve her sunroom leak. She lives on the East Coast. Karen has water that leaks under the walls of her sunroom. Here are some photos to help you understand how difficult this problem is to solve: The sunroom leak happened Read More »
"If you decide to apply one of the many magnificent epoxy coatings, you introduce a wildcard into the equation. There's a good chance the epoxy will fail and chip." DEAR TIM: I’ve got problems with some of the concrete on the outside of my home as well as in my garage. There are lots Read More »
Cleaning Outdoor Wood and Composite Decking DEAR TIM: Every year, I’ve got some wood or composite decking to clean outside. This year I need to clean and reseal a ramp that leads up into my outdoor shed. I've also seen all sorts of conflicting information out on the Internet about the best way to clean Read More »
Leaking Patio Enclosure Roof Podcast: Tim Carter talks with Jan in IL about her patio enclosure that's got a few leaks in the roof. Jan doesn't want to try to fix it herself so Tim explains a few options. Below the video is the product Tim recommends Jan try first. CLICK or TAP HERE Read More »
CLICK HERE to LISTEN to Podcast 44 - Repair Handrail Repair Handrail in Concrete and Brick Podcast: Tim Carter talks with Bob in New York about how to repair his metal handrail that's loose on his exterior brick wall. It's important to realize Tim made this exact repair at a friend's house in Los Angeles Read More »
New Window in Stucco Wall - A Mistake Can Cost You Big $$$ How Do You Install a New Window in a Stucco Wall? You can install a new window in a stucco wall any number of ways. The best way is to get a new window to fit within the confines of the existing Read More »
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