About Siding

Christopher G asked:


Gas log lighters for wood are pretty similar to burners for gas log fireplaces. The primary difference appears to be the added embers and cinders placed on and around a burner for gas log fireplaces to make the flame appear more realistic. I want to use a gas log lighter some similar fashion so we can also burn wood in an outdoor fireplace. So far, the few people I have talked to have all said that a log lighter just won’t work, but haven’t really been able to explain why. I have considered installing two log lighters, side by side or one on top of the other, and/or modifying a log lighter with more flame outlets (holes) at random locations. Is there really some reason why a log lighter can’t be used for both wood and ceramic logs? Thanks.

Sheila

KBGood asked:


I have asked a previous question about removing Aluminum Siding and neglected to mention a few things so although the answers were helpful, they are not in line with what I’m trying to achieve.
I do know you can paing aluminum siding, but it is full of dents and holes and bad spots. I would like to rip all of it off and restore the cedar siding that is underneath which is in pretty good condition in the area’s we’ve looked at. I’ve also spoken to the previous owners’ son and my next door neighbor who has lived here since the houses were built in 1950. She says the only reason they put siding on was to eliminate having to take care of it and because the aluminum siding was the “new best thing” out there. Before the aluminum siding went up, they painted the cedar.
So my question is how long will this process take and when is the best time to start the project?
I live in Illinois, so we’re hitting the cold season.
I also want to add that the original cedar was stained and then it had been painted over. In the areas where we’ve looked under the aluminum, the paint is just falling off of the siding. I assume it’s from trapped condensation or humidity. I am hoping that the fact that cedar has been painted means that it had a small layer of protection. I just want to restore the natural character of our house without using aluminum or vinyl. I know cedar comes with a lot of upkeep and it is what I prefer.
When removing the aluminum siding, does the aluminum trim come off too?

Thank you to everyone who previously answered and to all of those that will respond to this question.

This ugly “harvest gold” color house thanks you too!

Gilbert

bigger_hawk_fan asked:


single or double dipped

Allen

Bob asked:


Freddie is a tv producer. He has to convince his authority that her programme will attract at least 500000 viewers. He argued that viewing figures were growing according to the formula:
V(t) = 100000e^0.095t, t in weeks. How long should it take to reach her target viewing figures?

Please show the steps on how to do this
and if you could explain how to do it, that would be a great help
Thanks
The answer is 17 weeks so if you could help me understand how to get this answer that would be very helpful
Thanks

Anna

Lady Janella asked:


I know that the answer is 29.3, but I have no idea how to get to it.

1.3=6.7e^(-48.1/x)

is there a way i can use the graph function on the calculator to do this? I need to know how to do these types of problems showing my work also. i just can’t seem to get past this:

-5.4=e^(-48.1/X)

and I don’t even think that is right. I subtracted the 6.7 from both sides. I left the “e” which is natural log, but I don’t know if I can leave the “e” by itself and I have NO IDEA what to do with that exponent. Can someone show me the steps?

BTW, I’m not looking for you to to my homework, I’m not at all lazy. This is just something I don’t understand.
thank you very much norman!

Francis

whimsical sagacity asked:


Preparing 30 year old Cedar channel siding - rough finish - for Solid color stain - Must caulk and patch many holes and splits. Have already replaced as much as is needed (afforded). Any recomendations?

Patrick

big_daddy99_38 asked:


i have been told that approx cost for materials and instasllation is roughly $250 a square just wondering that is about the right ball park figure or if someone else has a more accuarte figure

a square as in a 10 foot by 10 foot section and with instalation as last time i tried asking they thought i was talking sq feet

foot note if someone could also tell me the going rate for capping windows as well thnx
im in the southwest minnesota corner no real big towns around small community plus out in country

Herbert

Maggie L asked:


1. find the value of x log x289/169=2

2. evaluate the expression log2 1 (in the text the 2 next to the log is below the word a little and then the 1 is normal next to it, how do i write that or type that should I say)

3. evaluate the expression log6 6^2

4. assume that x,y,and z are possitive #’s. use the properties of logarithms to write the expression log (3sqrtx^2y4/z^3 in terms of logarithms of x,y and z.
a)2/3logx+2/3logy+logz b)2/3logx+4/3logy-logz

5. write the equation (1/3)^-5=243 in logarithmic form

6. find the value of x log2 32=x

7. fill in the blank to make it a true satement .To solve 3^x=30 we can take the logarithm of each side of the equation to get log (3^x)=log (30). the power rule for logarithms would then provide a way of moving the variable x from its position as an ____________ to the positive coefficient.

8. x is a possitive #. use the logarithm property to present the expression log(x+2)-logx as the logarithrm singl

Virginia

ZACK asked:


Mountain Home 7,000 ft elevation. High sun exposure. Hugh temperature extremes, -20F to 100F. Currently Cedar Siding. Height of home varies from 20 ft to 30 ft.

Question # 1. Is Vinyl Siding susceptable to underlying problems like mold, wood rot …etc?

Question # 2. Does the new vinyl siding that has a wood shake look (approximately 3 fot wide sheets) really do away with the seam/overlap look?

Please state the basis of your answer: i.e. trade person, homeowner with Vinyl Siding, etc.

Thank You

Bessie

golflover4ever asked:


I want vinyl siding sooooo bad and the estimates are crazy-almost $20K..I have a detached garage/apartment that needs the siding too. My house is 2600sq ft sorry dont know the garage…I would love to go buy the siding and pay seperate the labor…anyone interested? thanks

Alma