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Jigsaw blades made specifically for Hardi are available. It won’t wear out for one use. Don’t risk life and limb with a large hole saw , they are dangerous with two feet on the ground never mind up on a ladder.

I have installed those many times. They should be tight to the outside of the soffit to ensure the warm moist air is not being drawn back up into the attic.

So what you are saying is if the girts are 1 1/2” thick he should use 4 1/2” nails? Nope!

What’s with the fascination with screws ? Has Holmes on homes influenced the entire world?Non structural screws are pathetically weak with any shear force. You have a nail gun - use it -its way faster and your not spending the cash on structural screws.

Many installers will use sound channel or hat rack for spacers , the fasteners must be separate from one surface (heat shield) to the spacers so that no heat transfer can happen directly through to framing

you need air exchange in the house . New construction requires a set amount of air change per hour in a home. Try the bathroom fan for several hours a day to lower humidity. The colder it is the lower your humidity needs to be..

I had grief with them also. They hammered away on my cedar gable vents until there was a big enough hole that starlings moved in. I hung Mylar tape from the soffit and so far so good ( after repairs )

Buy a spinner and clean them thoroughly with thinner or soap and water , brush them out with a wire brush after. ( spin them out in a bucket or garbage can) I keep brushes for years this way

Crown Moulding is not easy to install. If you don’t have experience with it you are best to hire it out. Good luck!

Laminated beams often specify 3 1/2” nails . For framing lumber that length requires a well stocked first aid kit.

This^^^^ Many contractors build the entire end on the ground. Gable end sheeted with overhang installed along with first two trusses at least. If you are using plywood on the roof some can be installed to keep things square. Be sure what you are building on is flat and level.Put your building...

My building inspector told me not to bend using two pipes as it stresses the metal at the bend. He didn’t provide anything to back that up so I’m unsure if it’s based on “I’d like to see “ or facts.

Hmmm - I was reading the shipping information and got to a line about women’s swimwear. What could go wrong when you are looking at tools ��

Spread it on the width of your drywall knife about 1/8-1/4 thick.for the entire length of the joint.. Flex the blade to taper the top and repeat for the bottom. Keep removing excess and put it back into your mud pan. Now make a pass up the middle applying flat pressure.(excess into pan) If it’s...

I had one in my back porch that flew in because I had left the door open. Poor thing was terrified flapping away in the window and blinds trying to get out. It got so tired it couldn’t fly any longer and I was able to gently pick it up and take it outside to the feeder where it immediately...