Isee 2015 – House Repair

A Fence serves as an important part of the security of the house and timely repairs of the fence are necessary to maintain it. The correct method to repair a fence is to start from the part which is buried underground. To know how to repair a fence efficiently, study what type of fence is it. A wooden fence requires different repair methods and wrought iron fences need a different approach. The first step to repairing the fence is to strengthen it with wood or metal pieces and removing any damaged pieces. This protects the fence from collapsing. Coating the fence with preservative to prevent it from termites and other insects is the next step. Choose a good preservative which prevents the fence from rotting and moisture. Keep the fence dry and clean to make it last longer. Rust is another enemy of metal fences and it should be removed periodically with a strong detergent. Keep your fence maintained with these easy tips to make it more durable.

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What is a deck? A deck is a structure of boards or plates, around flat, stretching out over a ship or pontoon at any of different levels, esp. one of those at the most abnormal amount and open to the weather. So there it is, in lay man’s term, it is a spot where we can find placidity and calmness.

Deck furnish us with a great experience of how nature works on its grandest but in return offer us a great pain in the neck in dealing with this kind of structure. As we all know, it is always in contact with nature, and it is inevitable that in less time we are again confront with the problem of fixing it. So here are some tips on how to repair a deck.

In the case of a damaged deck here’s what to do the first step is to analyze the degree of damage in your deck. Determine what to repair and how much will it cost you. After analyzing decide what type of wood you are going to purchase to repair the damaged area of your deck.

The next thing you are going to do is to execute the repair. If the deck is badly damage then here is what you are going to do. Remove the old finish and grime using any materials that could help this, crowbar, hammer, etc. after this look for pop up nails and hammer them back or screw them to be in place. In the case of a damage deck floor in which case this is usually the first one to go. Here’s what you need to do, Look at the boards to see where the joists are to locate this, it is indicated by a line of nails along each joist. Draw an outline around the damaged area from board edge to board edge, from the inside of a joist to the inside of another joist.

If in case the boards are damaged where they cross a joist, just draw the outline out to the joists on either side of that area. The boards in this described area will need to be replaced. Bore a hole inside two diagonally opposite corners of the outline, using a 3/4-inch bit. Position each hole so that it touches the marked outline on both sides but does not touch the soundboards outside the repair area.

Cut across the damaged boards from hole to hole. You should have to cut only across the boards, Remember that tongue-and-groove edges join the long edges, and this should pull apart. Pry out the damaged boards with a pry bar. At the outside board edges, be very careful not to damage the tongue or the groove of the soundboard outside the outline. Be sure to cut new tongue-and-groove flooring strips that are the same width and thickness with the old ones. Test them for fit in the opening and see to it that they should fit exactly in the gap left by the old boards.

On the last board, you’ll have to cut off the bottom part of the groove to make the board fit flat. Cut the grooved piece off with a hammer and a sharp chisel, being careful not to damage the other board. Then sand the raw surface lightly for a better finish.

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Repairing a large hole in your sheetrock wall is not as intimidating as one might think. Following is a quick and easy way to do the repair without a big headache.

First, you’ll want to make the hole square if it isn’t already. It only needs to be big enough to cover the damaged area.The best method to do this is to use a two-foot level and make the two vertical lines and two horizontal lines with a pencil to form the square; no measuring is necessary. If you don’t have a level, then simply measure with a ruler or measuring tape equal distances to form the square.

The next step is to cut out along the lines to remove the damaged piece. An inexpensive keyhole saw is the best tool for this job. A utility knife can also be used by making frequent passes until you have cut through the sheetrock. If you find yourself cutting over a stud, continue the cut until you have cut out the entire square. Watch out for each wiring that may be on the wall, especially along studs. With the hole now cut, place a piece of scrap wood, preferably one inch thick material such as a 1×3 or 1×4 in the hole on the back side of the sheetrock and long enough to go beyond each edge about four inches.

So if I made an 8 inch by the 8-inch hole the piece would be 16 inches long. It can be placed vertically or horizontally in the hole. If the cut passed over a stud, the stud could be used as an anchor point and the scrap placed on the opposite side. If the stud is in the middle, place two scraps on either side. Screw the wood pieces in place with a cordless screwdriver from the face of the sheetrock until the screw head is slightly below the surface. One on each end of the scrap should do.

Next cut a piece of sheetrock to fit the hole. Making the piece one-eighth of an inch smaller overall will aid in setting it in. Screw this in place as well with drywall screws. The next step is to apply joint compound to the joints to receive joint tape. Put enough to cover the width of the tape and slightly over. Press the tape in the plaster with a six-inch plaster knife. Be sure the tape is in full contact with the plaster or else the tape could bubble. Wherever the tape overlaps, place a small amount of joint compound over the underlying tape. Once this is dry, place the second coat of compound. It’s always best to use an eight-inch plaster knife, but a six inch will do.

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