The tank itself was 10 feet tall, 14 feet in diameter and full of water within 2 inches of the top. This roof was in terrible shape. The redwood tongue and groove sheeting was rotten in many places, the nails had let go and many boards were missing. This makes for an interesting place to work. You …
The pest report showed dry rot under the kitchen sink. The plumbing had been leaking and the wood was badly damaged. After clearing out the old wood, a structure is added to support the cabinet bottom. Adding exterior/wet grade plywood followed by a prime and paint coat creates a lasting surface. Low estimate for materials and labor: …
Pest report found dry rot on this window trim. The trim board at the bottom of the window was replaced, caulked and primed. Low estimate for materials and labor: Trim board Nails and caulk Primer and Paint Labor 1 hour High estimate for materials and labor: Trim board Nails and Caulk Primer and Paint Labor …
This small trailer was worth repairing. It is approximately 6′ wide by 7′ long and would be capable of carrying small farm equipment after it is repaired. Using pressure treated 2×6 fir and securing the planks with round headed carriage bolts, this trailer is ready to go. To complicate the installation, the trailer design has the planks …
This doorway is a disaster but the solid wood door is worth saving. We opted to repair the door jamb where dry rot was present and install a new doorsill. The new doorsill was installed first. Then, using a fast hardening epoxy wood filler, the gaping hole in the jamb can be repaired and sanded to blend. This …
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Repair dry rot in the floor around toilet. Because of leaky toilet seals, pest inspectors often find dry rot in the subflooring beneath the toilet area. Cost to repair this type of damage will vary greatly depending on the extent of the damage and the type of flooring. In this case, the damage was limited to …
Submitted by: helga203 – morton grove, IL USA 5’x8′ rectangular section of roof that overhangs front door. This section is separate from the main roof. Half is connected to brick and the other half is to open air that’s where the gutter is. Roof is leaking must tear off repair wood damaged from water and …
Pest report found dry rot on this trim board. Should the entire trim board be replaced or should the repair be made with wood filler? In some cases it is more efficient to fill the hole with epoxy wood filler than to replace the entire board. Low estimate for materials and labor repairing existing trim …