Episode 49 — Drainable Housewrap, Garage Replacement, and Windows
Drawer hardware, latex vs. oil paint, and roofing tips.
Note: This episode went out live on download services including iTunes on Tuesday, April 25, instead of Friday, April 21, due to a technical error.
In this podcast episode, FHB editor Justin Fink, design editor Brian Pontolilo, and editorial director Rob Yagid discuss cabinet and drawer hardware, window sheathing and flashing, and DIY roof replacement. Also, latex paint is better than oil paint, plus the odd things Justin has in his personal shop. And please, let’s step back from the discussion of the advantages of lead-based paint.
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Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast episode:
- Justin’s article: Build Your Own Bathroom Vanity. (digital subscription required)
- A slide show of photos from Justin’s vanity project.
- Video: Justin in his home workshop making an arch for a pergola. (see below)
- Here’s a PDF from James Hardie — check out page 5 for panel siding flashing.
- Video Series: How to Replace a Roof.
- KeepCraftAlive.org
Here are photos referred to in this podcast.
Adam in Hawai’i asked about window and door installation. Here’s the photo he sent in:
Listener Jose in New Jersey had a question about making a replacement shed vs buying a prefab shed. Here are photos of his old shed and one prefab option he is considering:
This photo of Justin’s workshop shows his “Easter eggs” in the background:
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Those HardiePanel instructions are both confusing and contradictory. It is interesting that they illustrate both installation with and without sheathing underneath the product. As I am contemplating installing this product on my own home in the near future it seems as I need to get someone on the phone to discuss my proposed design details...
The problem is using the exterior sheathing panel as structural. This exterior panel should be seen as a finish layer - the interior system should be seen as your sheathing layer. utilize sheathing panel over studs as he notes, flash your window to that system. the exterior layer is finish only. You always need to flash under your WRB - always. This creates a drainage plane (rainscreen system). Effectively flash and you will be good. This is actually my preferred system - bulk water on the finish layer but air/vapor transmission is controlled and properly directed outward. If he bucks the system outward you could make this work as well to make it more approachable from the exterior you would just have to focus on the details aesthetically at the RO of the window.