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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    I think metal is a great solution to shingles that fail to live up to their claimed longevity and manufacturers who like to shirk responsibility...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 21, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    VW dealer says no Jetta oil change until 10,000 miles???

    Not true. We have a had a lot of Honda products in my family and every car from '03 onward has specified 10k-15k normal (and no less than 5k...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  3. glenlloyd
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    VW dealer says no Jetta oil change until 10,000 miles???

    Yes, who ever mentioned the definition of 'normal' is on target. If they suggest a change interval of 10k then it has to be a synthetic because dino...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. glenlloyd
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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    Gotcha, that'll do it, nothing like a steep pitch to eat materials.
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  5. glenlloyd
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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    I can sympathize with your desire not to give another penny to Certainteed. I have several businesses that I refuse to deal with because of...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  6. glenlloyd
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    Drolet stoves any good ?

    IIRC the Escape has a 1.8cu ft firebox....pretty small. I would invest in something with larger capacity, it will be worth it in the end. I have a...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. glenlloyd
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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    Thanks for the tip, do you remember what model of shingle it was and also what year your roof was installed? steve
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  8. glenlloyd
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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    I would tend to agree with you, one of the reasons I r&r'd my clay tile roof on the house I'm in now, those things will last 3x my lifespan and if...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  9. glenlloyd
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    Any complaints about Certainteed Landmark 30 shingles?

    My (new to me) house needs a new roof (badly). Found a lumber yard liquidating an old stock of Landmark 30 shingles in the color I want. The price is...
    Thread by: glenlloyd, Jan 16, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Finally - Avalon Olympic installed - with pic

    Excluding Thanksgiving (gone) it's been going pretty much 24/7 since that picture was taken. The only problem now is that my wood storage was...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. glenlloyd
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    Dumb move = Important lesson (small firebox)

    done it as well, not with pieces big on girth but with length. They might fit in on a diagonal daily burn but not at night when everything gets laid...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    NH pre EPa stove owners - $1000 voucher to upgrade to EPA stove - Limited time only

    This smells a lot like 'Cash for Clunkers' IMO.
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Homeowners Insurance..... Cancelled Because of Wood Usage

    Insurers are under a great deal of pressure right now, the last couple years have seen a lot of claims from various weather related issues across the...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moving - take Olympic insert with or buy new?

    Buyer gets what they see, there are no surprises if the stove is reserved they know what that means, if it's gone it's gone. It's a stretch to say...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moving - take Olympic insert with or buy new?

    The fireplace was not usable prior to the liner, it was open brick flue without any tile liner, so even if the appliance were removed it's more...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moving - take Olympic insert with or buy new?

    Well this is a new insert, first fired this past September. If I move I would likely get the same thing since the firebox is identical and I'm...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moving - take Olympic insert with or buy new?

    No modification to stove for install, just as it left the factory. It would mean leaving the magnaflex liner installed and capped, so someone...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Moving - take Olympic insert with or buy new?

    Hey all Been a while since I've been on here, between wireless connection snafu and other things have been busy. At any rate, seems I will be...
    Thread by: glenlloyd, Dec 15, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  19. glenlloyd
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    what temps are you guys running your inserts at

    On the Olympic placing a thermometer next to the door gives a very low reading. Anywhere on the sides and you either fight with the blower output or...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Nov 18, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Has anyone removed the finished wall portion obove a doorway?

    Yes, but -- if you don't cut the framing members, then there is no structural risk. Using the following website for reference photos:...
    Post by: glenlloyd, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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