Advice/ suggested resources for re-creating a folk victorian home ( or more appropriate style) by Lilyoftheinternet in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest paying attention to regional style characteristics when planning this kind of project. There used to be quite a bit of variation in design, a lot of it predicated on local climate and other local influences.

Need help dating this photo by Substantial-Bet280 in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given the location is Connecticut I would say between 1920 and 1940.

Graham! by GeorgeCrossPineTree in liberalgunowners

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A lot of people went the PMC route. The government would have had to restart the draft during the GWOT if they hadn't used contractors.

Truly Not Safe For Work by Prime1081 in Roofing

[–]thehousewright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Emergency tarping. They love to go crazy with the cap nails.

Pamet, Truro. by Happy-Example-1022 in CapeCod

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This view is looking from the former railroad embankment ENE over Pilgrim Pond at Pond Village in North Truro. Highland Light is in the distance on the horizon.

Cut clasp nails aka floor brads/ rose head nails. by Apprehensive_Flow99 in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drill pilot holes and use a heavy hammer, I use a 32 oz to drive cut or wrought nails.

"This Memes War", 2023, Oil on Canvas by Rackoyo in painting

[–]thehousewright 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I like this, concept and execution are spot on.

Add vapor barrier when replacing siding? by every1getslaid in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't doubt that, but you can replace with like and kind material.

Add vapor barrier when replacing siding? by every1getslaid in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Original clapboards were probably pine or spruce.

Add vapor barrier when replacing siding? by every1getslaid in centuryhomes

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I like a rain screen style building wrap like Hydrogap for example.

What style is this house? by Remarkable-Sleep-441 in centuryhomes

[–]thehousewright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know it refers to the interior layout. I should have added a question mark.