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This particular job
will involve 5 separate projects. Some require winter damage
repair, vinyl siding clean-up, window repair, shed
re-enforcement, and a couple new decks.
The Project List
Soffit Repair
Siding Clean-up
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%205.jpg)
New Shed Supports
Shed Deck
![](../Collins%20Pt%2017.JPG)
Window Repair
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Bay%203.JPG)
Project #1 "Soffit
Repair"
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2018.JPG)
Damage from wind & snow. Gutter is seen on the ground
Staging is set and soffit ready for repair
Re-installing rafter vents lost in the wind
Soffit is now repaired and ready for gutter
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2024.JPG)
Soffit complete with gutter in place
Closer look
Project #2 "Siding
Clean-up"
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2035.JPG)
Back
wall has accumulated mold, and it's time to clean up.
Closer view of vents.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2033.JPG)
View
of second vent area.
Applying the initial rinse in preparation for cleaning
solution.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2038.JPG)
Applying cleaning solution.
Here's a comparison.
![](../Collins%20Pt%2040.JPG)
Gutter side also needed a little clean-up.
Looks like new!
Job complete!
Project #3 "Shed
Supports"
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2025.JPG)
Supports have sunken and shed is down 5" at right rear!
Closer view.
Right side now has front, middle & rear support and level.
View from right rear to left rear side of shed. Now
supported.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2029.JPG)
Addition view to left rear of shed.
Front left corner is raised and the doors will now open.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2030.JPG)
Middle section had sunk 5 inches but is now supported.
Job completed!
Project #3 "Shed
Deck"
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2042.JPG)
Existing conditions
Deck frame now in place.
A
new 4' by 6' deck is now in place.
Job completed!
Project #3 "Window Repair"
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Bay%202.JPG)
Existing window now has a sag of 3/8".
We also a have breach in the factory seal.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Bay%204.JPG)
Right side shows evidence of the sagging window.
Left side looks just as bad.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2045.JPG)
Refastened the factory seal.
Applied a commercial grade high expansion caulk to seal area
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2047.JPG)
Now I've added cedar supports to eliminate future sag.
Picture now shows an even reveal on the right side sash.
![](../images/2011%20Jobs/Collins%20Point/Collins%20Pt%2048.JPG)
Left side reveal looks perfect.
Both side windows now work perfectly. Job Complete!!!
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