May 31, 2003 · Brick is one of the most porous exterior finish materials known to man, and you have to waterproof the wood box before you even think of laying up the brick, *and* you have …

Apr 20, 2019 · Roof is 4/12 with a 5' wide chimney. There is no cricket and somebody added a roof over the porch and created a dam. The porch roof butts up to the chimney and is slightly …

Sep 30, 2005 · BTW, when I build a wood boxed "tin can" fireplace, I use both flashing from the wood wall behind the paper *and* flashing and counter-flashing on the face of the brick, but …

Apr 24, 2001 · It appears only in selected areas i.e. around the top of the chimney and at the top of one side of the house at the transition point where new brick was laid on top of existing brick …

May 29, 2005 · The location of the leak (s) are where the the chimney widens for the fire box. Thus the siding is scribed around each brick step. The problem is the caulking used to seal the …

Dec 19, 2002 · Chip, Build two, 2’ span, chimney saddles as mock up models, one for each pitch sitting on the other. Once you build these two saddles you will be able to put you speed square …

Feb 25, 2012 · The insert woodstove must have a listed chimney liner. If not, it is illegal and should be removed and the 3rd degree glazed creosote removed, which ain't easy or cheap. I …

Sep 20, 2006 · <b>Moderator: Bill Robinson</b> <br> Durable and leak-free details for siding and trim, doors and windows, roofs, decks and exterior finishes.

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Sep 13, 2009 · Cost effective, and you would build it like a counter top, you may need a 1/4" fill if it's high. The only thing about 1" MDF is weight, and one sheet availability. David Tuttle Born …