Norfolk Building Corp

1507 E. Bayview Blvd, Suite B, Norfolk, VA 23503(757) 587-8801

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Schroeder Design/Build

Basement remodeling, Design build remodel, Home remodeling, Aging in place, and Additions

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Homefix Custom Remodeling - Newport News

Gutter installation, Roofers, Siding, Window & door replacement, and Insulation

Cunningham's

Roofing Nation - Greater Baltimore

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How do I repair old wood?

Mason Hearn of HomeMasons, Inc. ^PRO answered:

Aug 18, 2020

That is Oriented Strand Board (OSB), typically used for sheathing. Looks like it has been used exposed to weather, which is not its intended use. There is no reasonable repair for that, other than r ... read more

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I have a ranch-style brick house and I'd like to give it a facelift. Do you recommend painting brick or will it be a lot of maintenance/work in the long-run?

Seth Dorotich of Jacob's Ladder Construction Inc. ^PRO answered:

Mar 12, 2015

If you currenlty have a house that is part brick and part siding (as opposed to all brick)... paint it. If it's all brick with only wood trim accents, get a designers opinion. If painting, be sure t ... read more