House II
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RobS
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Re: mdf?
I thought it was Medium Density Fiberboard? It's basically sawdust and glue. Very stable and the trim samples we have are very light perhaps due to a different glue. It appears the trim is extruded though it could have been machined just like wood.
My hero Norm uses the sheet stock for jigs and fixtures due to it's stability. It's also available with a paper facing and is used for highway signs. I suspect the glue is different for that application and may even be a phenolic resin that's cured under heat and pressure. I've seen some sheets of the stuff that are incredibly heavy /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
I thought it was Medium Density Fiberboard? It's basically sawdust and glue. Very stable and the trim samples we have are very light perhaps due to a different glue. It appears the trim is extruded though it could have been machined just like wood.
My hero Norm uses the sheet stock for jigs and fixtures due to it's stability. It's also available with a paper facing and is used for highway signs. I suspect the glue is different for that application and may even be a phenolic resin that's cured under heat and pressure. I've seen some sheets of the stuff that are incredibly heavy /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
miki
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Re: mdf?
I looked at roof shingles last night. The salesperson was trying to sell me singles made out of fiberglass vs. asphalt.
Anyone familiar with these
I looked at roof shingles last night. The salesperson was trying to sell me singles made out of fiberglass vs. asphalt.
Anyone familiar with these
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RobS
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Re: mdf?
Not sure about shingles made entirely out of fiberglass but most current asphalt shingles have some fiberglass in them for strength etc. I think ours are called fiberglass but there is still plenty of good old asphalt in them /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Not sure about shingles made entirely out of fiberglass but most current asphalt shingles have some fiberglass in them for strength etc. I think ours are called fiberglass but there is still plenty of good old asphalt in them /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
miki
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Re: mdf?
thanks I think you are right. It seems to be a mix of both. I know not too many roofers have installed these here in Canada because of the cold weather. They have only been available for 4 years.
thanks I think you are right. It seems to be a mix of both. I know not too many roofers have installed these here in Canada because of the cold weather. They have only been available for 4 years.
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RobS
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Re: House II, Front Door
Been a flurry of activity at the ole homesite the last few days. Siding, drywall and some of my own little additions. The biggie for us was the installation of the front door /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif
Here's a shot from the outside which also shows some more of the siding and the porch. This weekend we get the fun-filled task of back-priming the porch ceiling panels and installing them. The installation isn't so bad (since it will involve power tools) but I'm hoping for lots of wifely support on the painting part /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
The siders are keeping all the work down low in anticipation of the lift rental. It's now postponed 'til next week and I'll explain all that sometime later /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Been a flurry of activity at the ole homesite the last few days. Siding, drywall and some of my own little additions. The biggie for us was the installation of the front door /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif
Here's a shot from the outside which also shows some more of the siding and the porch. This weekend we get the fun-filled task of back-priming the porch ceiling panels and installing them. The installation isn't so bad (since it will involve power tools) but I'm hoping for lots of wifely support on the painting part /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
The siders are keeping all the work down low in anticipation of the lift rental. It's now postponed 'til next week and I'll explain all that sometime later /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
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Re: House II, Front Door
RobS,
I am very impressed. And your are correct sir. It is real exciting when it's your sheetrock and its going up, up, up.
Here is our front with the footers and framing done for the front porch. Also the temporary stairs are in (4FT wide) so now the wifey can go upstairs (doesn't do ladders). Sounds like we all will be having parties over the next few months or so.
Michael
RobS,
I am very impressed. And your are correct sir. It is real exciting when it's your sheetrock and its going up, up, up.
Here is our front with the footers and framing done for the front porch. Also the temporary stairs are in (4FT wide) so now the wifey can go upstairs (doesn't do ladders). Sounds like we all will be having parties over the next few months or so.
Michael
