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Matching semi-flush mount kitchen light
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Can anyone tell me where to get a match for this semi-flush mount kitchen light. I think the base was bought from Restoration Hardware but they don't seem to carry it anymore. The existing glass is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis M. Crookshanks Jan 17, 2012.
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Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to k hamin's discussion balcony repair"Replace the tin with copper. It will last longer and not need painting. You will need to find either a good traditional style roofer or a sheet metal worker with roofing experience. "
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Jim Finley's discussion How do you deal with ice dams in your gutters?"Besides the insulation and ventilation, you need to keep warm air from the interior of the house from reaching the attic space. Seal holes and penetrations in the attic floor, duct work,chimney chases,recessed lights etc.
Even then forces beyond…"
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Jim Finley's discussion How do you deal with ice dams in your gutters?"Hi Ken,
Yes, de-icing cables are ugly. I use them as a last resort.
A local roofing company tried propane torches on an ice dam a few years ago near here. The resulting fire nearly burned down a beautiful historic mansion.
There are now…"
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Jim Finley's discussion How do you deal with ice dams in your gutters?"If there was any possibility of ice damming, the roofers should have installed ice and water shield under the "cedar breather" plastic mesh.
I have a short piece about ice shield / ice guard on my MOH blog here."
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Jim Finley's discussion How do you deal with ice dams in your gutters?"It depends on the house and roof.
Air sealing the attic space and ventilation can reduce the ice dam forming. Ice and water shield membrane under the roofing, or a metal snow belt at the eaves, can help prevent leaks due to ice backup. Sometimes,…"
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Dennis M. Crookshanks's discussion Matching semi-flush mount kitchen light"Thanks for the replies.
The wife was able to find the base, after a lot of searching, from Rejuvenation?. ( I think that's the company she told me )
I guess we will probably have to go through a lot of antique stores to find a matching shade."
dawn mohrbacher replied to Dennis M. Crookshanks's discussion Matching semi-flush mount kitchen light"Have you considered calling restoration hardware? I've purchased old stock from their floor that way. Occasionally they pull it from a catalog but still have some available. You could also try school house fixtures. It looks like one they might…"
Dennis M. Crookshanks commented on Bill Hendrickson's blog post The Roof & Chimney"A couple things from the after photo.
That is some strange looking chimney flashing. Is that a single piece of aluminum run up the side of the chimney?
Don't know about the rest of the roof, but I don't see underlayment/tarpaper under the…"
Steven C Phillips replied to Dennis M. Crookshanks's discussion Matching semi-flush mount kitchen light"Difficult to find a match to most anything no longer being made. Consider buying 2 matching fixtures and then selling this one. There are 37 "pairs" of Antique Flush Mount Lights on Ebay and 371 at Overstocked.com right now. Good Luck"
Dennis M. Crookshanks posted a discussionMatching semi-flush mount kitchen light
Can anyone tell me where to get a match for this semi-flush mount kitchen light. I think the base was bought from Restoration Hardware but they don't seem to carry it anymore. The existing glass is from an antique fair. The original glass was a larger shallow fluted bell (?) shape.See More
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Jeremy Graves's discussion Rainhandler"Whoa there!
Half round gutter hangers are never supposed to be nailed through the roof shingles. They go under the shingles and are nailed to the roof rafters. Put the hangers on first, then the roof, and then finish the gutter."
Dennis M. Crookshanks posted a videoChimney Flashing
Chimney flashing installation by www.chimneyflashing.info Installing copper sheet metal chimney flashing on a slate roof with stone chimney.
Dennis M. Crookshanks posted a blog postIce and water shield for your old house
Ice and Water ShieldIce and water shield is installed wrong probably half the time it is used on a roof.Ice shield, or ice guard, is one option for preventing the leaks caused by ice dams if it is installed correctly. It does not prevent or reduce the formation of ice dams.If you happen to live in the northern snowy…See More
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Ken Overfelt's discussion Lime Mortor"US Heritage might be able to help. Or google John Speiwak."
Dennis M. Crookshanks replied to Anita Rosenberger's discussion season for roof replacement (complete tear off required)"Yes, but it is not a good idea.
The crew doesn't really want to be there.
The shingles are cold and crack easily.
Nail guns, if used, regularly drive nails right through brittle shingles.
Ice and water shield does not stick well.
If you…"
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Ice and water shield for your old house
Ice and Water Shield
Ice and water shield is installed wrong probably half the time it is used on a roof.
Ice shield, or ice guard, is one option for preventing the leaks caused by ice dams if it is installed correctly. It does not prevent or reduce the formation of ice…
ContinuePosted on February 26, 2011 at 6:30pm
Chimney Flashing | Tile Roof Maintenance Tips
Chimney Flashing Maintenance for Tile Roofing
If you are wondering how to stop your tile roof from leaking at the chimney flashing, it might be
as simple as…
ContinuePosted on April 7, 2010 at 11:00pm
Chimney Flashing - New and Improved?
Counter flashing a chimney above the roofline has traditionally been done by cutting or chiseling the mortar from between the masonry bricks and inserting metal flashing to cover the sub or shingle flashing.…
ContinuePosted on March 23, 2010 at 10:22am
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