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How to Repair Rotted Soffit and Fascia – Part 4

This project is continued from Part 3. With the new soffit and fascia installed, it’s time to rehang the gutter. The gutter was originally fastened with gutter spikes nailed into the rafter tails. Gutter spikes are similar to big nails. The problem with gutter spikes is they tend to work themselves out and become loose. [...]

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How to Install a Solatube Skylight – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. Roof Installation The screw driven through the roof deck from inside the attic is located and a circle drawn in crayon using the Solatube flashing as a guide. Carefully observe the installation instructions say to cut the hole 1/2 inch larger than the marked circle. A 1/2 hole [...]

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How to Install a Solatube Skylight – Part 1

My daughter’s bedroom needed more light than the two small dormer windows could supply. To solve the problem, I installed a Solatube 290 DS skylight. The Solatube tubular skylight is relatively easy to install, has a slim profile and does a fantastic job at providing natural light to a room. I installed one of these [...]

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