You will run into trades people that have a week of working time to sometimes patch an area with these muds. While there are multiple types of compounds to use, they are fairly easy to work with. The downside being you have a long dry time.

But there is a secret weapon. Something you only see experienced trades people use.

That’s ‘Hot Mud’.

Wood and moisture go hand in hand. But to much moisture can lead to mold and rot growth. This article talks about exterior materials coming in contact with water, how to think about the situation, and an affordable solution to help battle the issue.

Lap siding seems easy. But when you don’t follow the correct installation instructions, you can easily lose the value in first layer of protection to your house. This post covers a job where the fastening was the main cause of a full siding replacement.

Recap and thoughts on a recent tray ceiling drywall repair work.

A rotted corner board was pointed out by a customer. This covers the repair of the material and also the solution to prevent this issue from happening again.