Bubbling or blistering occurs when paint starts to separate from the underlying surface, such as wood siding. Bubbling has two primary causes: excessive exposure to heat and excessive exposure to moisture. Heat-related bubbles tend to occur when the temperature rises after you apply the paint. Moisture-related bubbling occurs when water gets into the siding. Solving the problem of bubbling may involve nothing more than repainting the area. In some cases, however, you may need to stop a long-term moisture problem.
That musty, stale odor that's often associated with old basements or cellars comes from mold and mildew. Tiny, microscopic mold spores may not be visible to the eye but their accompanying smell is noticeable. When your wood surface smells musty, mold and mildew are like to be present, as well.
Removing mold and mildew also gets rid of wood's musty smell. Removing the mildew from your wood surface gets rid of the unpleasant musty smell, too.
A benchtop thickness planer is an essential tool for any serious woodworker. With a 12 1/2-inch width capacity and three-blade cutting head, the DeWalt 733 benchtop thickness planer makes easy work of planing lumber for cabinetmaking, finish work or furniture projects.
Quick, accurate surface planing depends on the DeWalt 733’s hardened steel blades. When the blades need to be changed, the procedure common to all DeWalt planers is easy to complete.
Many people choose an Electrolux washer because of the brand’s quality reputation but even these washers experience occasional problems.
Residue left inside the drum of an Electrolux washer typically comes from washing heavily soiled items. Owners can fix the most common issues that affect Electrolux washers without the assistance of a service technician so they should be able get their washer back operating without too much trouble.
Not Operating Sometimes an Electrolux washer may not start, usually due to power supply issues.
Table of Contents Timeline Temperature Applications Together Issues Caulking is a waterproof material used to seal seams between various areas, including windows and bathtubs. There are many different types of caulking, including acrylic and silicone.
Silicone and acrylic caulk both have different applications. Timeline Silicone caulking lasts longer than acrylic caulking because it is not water-based.
Sand blasting and glass bead blasting are two ways to effectively clean a hard metal surface. These cleaning methods are typically used to strip paint, corrosion and abrasive materials. Both techniques have advantages and disadvantages.
Metals are typically stripped and cleaned using either glass bead blasting or sand blasting. Glass Bead Blasting When glass bead blasting a surface in order to clean or strip it, tiny glass beads are forced on to material under lower air pressure than sand blasting.
Nothing exemplifies the incorporation of ancient materials into modern design like a stone sink. Stone sinks, carved from a solid pieces of stone such as granite, limestone, soapstone or marble, are durable and resistant to cracking, staining and chipping. However, if a stone sink is not properly sealed and is allowed to absorb too much water, it can gradually fall into disrepair. Most stains are removable with a homemade poultice.
A definite purpose contactor is an automatic electrical control device that switches power on whenever it is necessary to start a motor to which it is connected. For example, a definite purpose contactor installed on an air conditioner would respond to an electrical signal that your thermostat sends to turn on the air conditioner motor as soon as your home reaches a certain temperature. These automatic switches, which are also used for controlling swimming pool heaters and filters as well as for industrial use, are easy to install.
Jeld-Wen is an American-based manufacturer of windows and doors. The company's newest window line, the Tilt and Turn, is a European-style design featuring window panels that twist side to side or up and down to open.
An electric drill is one of the many tools you'll need for this task. Things You Will Need + Building wrap Pan-head screws (at least 3 inches long) Drip cap Sealant Shims Hammer Level Tape measure Staple gun Drill Low-expansion polyurethane foam This wood-frame window follows the same installation instructions for all the company's wood-framed windows without an exterior nail fin.
Lot of materials are available for building docks, but none feature the buoyancy and ease of use as Styrofoam billets. One square foot of Styrofoam is enough to keep 55 pounds afloat. Styrofoam is made up of thousands of air chambers that act together to create an unparalleled floatation devise.
Things You Will Need + Dock plans Pressure treated wood Zinc-plated marine bolts 4 10x20-inchx8-foot Styrofoam billets Electric drill Handsaw Tip If you do not wish to use treated wood, use a wood such as cedar or redwood that is resistant to decay and insects.