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Just because you cover the vent, it doesn't mean your HVAC system knows that. It will keep pushing air to those vents, and if they're closed, you could cause a buildup of air pressure and insufficient airflow which could damage your system.
To avoid buckling, subfloor panels should be spaced with a 1/8-inch gap at all edges and ends to provide room for naturally occurring expansion....
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1. Fiberglass Insulation. Fiberglass is the most common insulation used in modern times. Because of how it is made, by effectively weaving fine...
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Learn More »The answer is to cover the holes with a type of metal mesh called hardware cloth. hardware cloth is fairly rigid mesh with heavy-gauge wire that is not easily damaged by animals. This will keep out pests without restricting airflow through the vent holes. Buy hardware cloth with 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch openings.
It is said that small rodents, including mice and rats, can fit through a hole the size of a nickel. Even larger rodents, such as squirrels, can fit through surprisingly small gaps. These animal contortionists can easily fit through any unprotected ventilation holes in your roof eaves. Although many homeowners are not even aware that such holes exist, they are essential for attic ventilation, so you can't just cover them with wood. And even if you do, it may not repel rodents, bats, and birds, many of which can easily chew through wood. The answer is to cover the holes with a type of metal mesh called hardware cloth. hardware cloth is fairly rigid mesh with heavy-gauge wire that is not easily damaged by animals. This will keep out pests without restricting airflow through the vent holes. Buy hardware cloth with 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch openings. Hardware cloth also comes in 1/2-inch mesh, but that is too large for barring rodents. Do not purchase chicken wire (sometimes called poultry netting), which has very thin, flexible wire with large gaps.
' The difference between the two is that PVC contains plasticizer additives whereas uPVC doesn't. The addition of plasticizers has an important...
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Laying your shed on paving slabs Measure out an outline of where your building should go using string with 20cm extra, then start shovelling dirt...
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pressure-treated plywood Ordinary exterior-grade plywood is made with weather-resistant glue, but the wood itself is not particularly rot...
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Disadvantages of MDF Because it's so dense, MDF is very heavy which can make it more difficult to work with. MDF can't be stained. Not only does it...
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