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About Bill Rodgers
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Expertise
I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco and masonry veneers. I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building.

Experience
I've been a building contractor since 1977. Prior to that time I was the building official for Frederick County Virginia. I'm currently licensed in six states including: Oregon, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Jersey and Florida. My primary business is solving and correcting water infiltration problems in residential structures.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, 1972. I am an accredited instructor for the Installation Masters Institute. I regularly teach window and door installers how to be Certified Master Installers of windows and doors. The Installation Masters Institute is currently licensed to and administered by Architectural Testing Inc. for the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association.

   

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Kitchen cabinets11/24/2009Steve Young
  Q: We are in desperate need to replace the hinges on our cabinets that were built in 1985. We found ...
  A: Wow! That's more than I thought. I was hoping that you could just sand it door lip but that's too ...
LVL beam in basement11/24/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I have a load bearing wall in the basement that I want to replace with a LVL beam. The beam would be ...
  A: I certainly could figure out ( with a bit more information ) which beam I would choose to support ...
plans to put a face on my fuondation11/23/2009Steve Young
  Q: I'm looking for a gadget that I saw my neighbor using and can't seem to find it anywhere. It's made ...
  A: I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Here is a product for stenciling concrete: ...
repair base of antique column11/23/2009Len Kroll
  Q: How can I repair the base of a 2 foot wide by 20 foot high wood column. Half of the base has ...
  A: Sandra, We use a combination product called M-Balm and E-Wood. M-Balm is a consolidator which ...
Ethics in building contracting11/22/2009Steve Young
  Q: Is there a generally accepted code of ethical behavior, or even better, a written one, for licensed ...
  A: Unfortunately, most state governments do not have an enforceable code of ethics for contractors. ...
LCD TV ceiling mount11/22/2009Steve Young
  Q: I used to have a cathode TV hanging from the ceiling in my bedroom. It was positioned on a TV ...
  A: Sounds good to me. I would test it with the exact weight of the TV before I actually put the new TV ...
rotted floor joists11/22/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: I have a home that has some rotted floor joists and rotted sill plate. The joists were installed ...
  A: Oscar, That is called "sistering" and you can indeed do that, I think the 6' on either side will be ...
gluing drywall11/21/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: i would like know if i can glue drywall over old plastered walls my house was built in 1910. Idon't ...
  A: Dan, You would be better off to locate the studs, then screw through the drywall and plaster into ...
proper attic venting11/21/2009Steve Young
  Q: i found a new product to install under my eaves,it is a hardie name product with alot of small holes ...
  A: As long as you have adequate insulation in the attic the answer is no - you can't have too much ...
hanging curtain rods11/20/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: I read your answer on how to hang curtain rod hardware when you hit metal. I believe I am hitting a ...
  A: Dee Dee, Any high speed metal bit should do, it make take just a little leaning into the drill, ...
OAK FLOORS STAIN/POLY11/20/2009Steve Young
  Q: SANDED THE PINK OAK FLOORS, VACUUMED, TACK CLOTH, PUT ON THE CABOT STAIN/POLY FINISH... I AM ABOUT ...
  A: That's great! I was going to suggest a second coat. Red Oak is a beautiful wood and I'm glad that ...
Exterior peeling paint.11/19/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: In May 2005, we Primed & painted our house (concrete bloks) with Behr's products from Home Depot. We ...
  A: Luis, The old paint did not adhere to the block. Use a pressure washer to clean the block ...
Flashing window in stucco house11/18/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: Bill, I'm having trouble figuring out how to flash my new nail-fin aluminum windows in my stucco ...
  A: Building Envelope Innovations makes a non adhesive flashing called "Sure Flash" that you could use ...
strange black looking lines11/18/2009Len Kroll
  Q: ive noticed strange dark sooty looking lines appearing in 2 of the bedrooms on the ceilings which ...
  A: Shell, It sounds like the discoloration is from mold. You may have water or condensation forming ...
strange dark lines on ceiling11/18/2009Harvey Chichester
  Q: ive noticed strange dark sooty looking lines appearing in 2 of the bedrooms on the ceilings which ...
  A: This is really not may area but it sounds to me like mold. You may have moisture forming along the ...
wheelchair vehicle ramp11/18/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: I need a 6 foot ramp to allow a power chair access to a minivan. The rise is 18 inches. There is ...
  A: Eric, It sounds to me like you already have this one solved, you could indeed do this with a 3/4 ...
invisible water leak11/18/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: I am desperate for help. My mother's house has a water leak somewhere, and I can't find it. There ...
  A: Jerry, This sounds like a roof leak, there shouldn't be any water lines in the attic, so you either ...
Replacement windows.11/18/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I am beginning to remodel my single story ranch and have decided that windows would be first. The ...
  A: Insulated ( double layer ) glass is the only way to go. Depending on your type of siding and ...
water coming in from driven rain11/17/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I own a 22nd floor oceanfront condo in Ocean City, MD, northside of the building (my condo unit does ...
  A: I wish I was able to help you in person on this one. Typically the intersections of walls and floors ...
Flashing window in stucco house11/17/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: Bill, I'm having trouble figuring out how to flash my new nail-fin aluminum windows in my stucco ...
  A: Wow! You've really got a project on your hands. It looks to me that you also have recessed set ...
waterproofing11/16/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I have an unfinished basement and i have water leaking in around my basement window. There is a deck ...
  A: It sounds like you have a wood "pony" wall sitting atop your foundation. Deck connections are often ...
Ceiling mositure/leak11/16/2009Len Kroll
  Q: Condo building-ground level, not an end unit. Corner of bedroom ceiling. A sliding window is located ...
  A: Lilly, I don't know where the putty is and how it relates to this issue. Don't know where the ...
trusses11/16/2009Len Kroll
  Q: I have a older 25x50 home can I put vaulted trusses with all open being supported by a 2x4 out side ...
  A: Neal, Yes you can. The top plate where the trusses will rest should be a double plate. The ...
Window problems11/16/2009Donald Bosch
  Q: I live in a townhouse community and I seldom check the exterior of my house. This afternoon I found ...
  A: I'm not 100% certain , but I would be willing to bet that you have a big colony of carpenter ants or ...
Discoloring of the stucco11/15/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I recently noticed that the stucco wall under the windows (vinyl) had some black color. For some ...
  A: You did not tell me where you live but from your description I would guess it is a wet or at least ...
Frosty storms11/14/2009Donald Bosch
  Q: I get frost on the inside of my storm windows (in other words, in between the inside window and the ...
  A: Simply put, these windows are not designed for comfort. Storm windows are not known to be very ...
sewer vent11/14/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I'm having trouble with my toilet flushing. I checked the clean outs and I have flow. could it be ...
  A: A plumber, I'm not but I doubt seriously that an obstructed vent pipe would affect the flushing ...
How to fill the crack between the window frame and wall?11/13/2009Len Kroll
  Q: I asked an expert how to fill the crack between the outside window frame and the wall. I was told to ...
  A: Ray, When a gap is that large a backer rod should be inserted first, then the caulk can be ...
Vinyl Windows11/13/2009Donald Bosch
  Q: I had vinyl windows installed 4 years old. I live on a busy street and can hear traffic as if they ...
  A: You did not give me much to work with but I'll do my best to help you. When you initially chose a ...
interior door clearance11/13/2009Len Kroll
  Q: Is there a formula for hanging interior doors, how should a door fit regarding space above or below ...
  A: Mike, Generally, the rough opening for a door is 83" high and 2" wider than the door size. A 2'8" ...
insulating garagr walls11/13/2009Len Kroll
  Q: can u apply insulation to cement wall without causing moisture buildup. ...
  A: Joe, You can insulate a cement wall from the inside. Insulation with a kraft backing will prevent ...
Prevent from rain coming in - caulk or textured concrete?11/12/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: Rain comes in from a crack between the outside of window frame and the wall. I would like to fill ...
  A: I would choose a color as close to the brick as you can get that way the wavy line will disappear ...
condesation on ceiling and around light fixtures11/12/2009Len Kroll
  Q: I live around the Chicago area, its getting cold and I have condensation around my light fixtures ...
  A: Danny, Condensation occurs when warm vapor laden air comes in contact with a cold surface. The air ...
Prevent from rain coming in - caulk or textured concrete?11/12/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: Rain comes in from a crack between the outside of window frame and the wall. I would like to fill ...
  A: You should use a color matched caulking something like Xtra Bond 9500 from Premier Products. Follow ...
mastic remover11/11/2009Harvey Chichester
  Q: I can not get mastic off my basement floor. I have had experts come by and they told me about bean e ...
  A: Brett, two type so of mastic are most often used. If it is black it is asphalt based and mineral ...
windows11/11/2009Len Kroll
  Q: What are the most apparent physical differences between storm windows & a vinyl windows?
  A: Mary, Not to be rude, but this is like asking what are the differences between an elephant and an ...
cedar shower room11/8/2009Len Kroll
  Q: i have just ripped off the fake tiling on my 7 by 4 foot shower room. What's underneath is 3/4 inch ...
  A: Suzanne, I know of no waterproofing product that will hold up to daily wetting with hot water. ...
Reflective Foil11/8/2009Bill Rodgers
  Q: I have looked up on the internet the use of reflective foil as a radiant barrier over existing ...
  A: I prowled around the web to read about the two foils you're interested in. I really found little ...
Basement walls and drylok11/7/2009Len Kroll
  Q: Fist I sent you a question about 2 months ago and never....never got a reply. Then yesterday I ...
  A: Richard, As I said, I answered this question some time ago and have had no notice from AllExperts ...
Reflective Foil11/6/2009Bill Hutson
  Q: I have looked up on the internet the use of reflective foil as a radiant barrier over existing ...
  A: Richard, I'd say R-50 is pretty darn good, I have never used this foil, but, I did look into using ...

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