Metal fireplaces can become flooded by rainstorms or hurricanes. Once the water recedes, is it safe to use the fireplace? The answer is yes, so long as the integrity of the fireplace firebox was not compromised.
Tim talks about phone consulting he does and going to the Google Zeitgeist. He answers callers' questions about detached garage structural problems, finding super duct tape, solving drainage problems, truss uplift solutions and removing a rusted washing machine hose.
Annetta comes back to produce a show, and Tim talks about a Colorado business trip and radiant heating. Tim also gives tips about saving money on heating bills this winter through minimizing air infiltration. Tim answers callers' questions on exterior paint prep, information about sears catalog homes, gas fireplace inserts and garage doors.
Tim talks about some of his listeners' encouraging e-mails and answers callers' questions about mystery odors in a home, removing a bathtub drain, fixing a self-closing door, snow blowing in a pole barn and a bathroom remodel disaster.
Tim visited Seattle this past week and went to a wooden boat museum. He also warns about "energy-saving" claims on products and discusses the effectiveness of spray-on radient barriers. Tim answers callers' questions on Tyvek installation, taking care of unfinished hardwood floors, finding a structural engineer and identifying strange noises in walls.
AAMA certification of vinyl windows means quality. Windows bearing this special label meet the rigors of independent lab test standards.
Buy vinyl windows that allow you to replace the glass. Avoid having to replace the entire sash or mismatching vinyl color that may have yellowed.
Low e glass windows offer insulation against heat and cold. Two types of low e glass, soft and hard coat, look and perform differently. Soft coat low e glass has a higher r value. This table will compare glass r values.
Low-e window glass provides insulating r value to keep the temperature of the window close to the temperature of the room air. This insulation provides comfort and energy savings. UV blockage varies with the low e glass. Low e film also produces impressive results for your windows.
These window manufacturers use different types of low e glass: soft coat, hard coat and low-e film. This chart summarizes the windows they produce and additional sources of information are offered.
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