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Laser Leveler
A laser leveler projects an accurate red laser dot onto various targets through alignment of a top mounted vial. It's an incredible useful (and time saving) tool for bricklaying, fencing, decking, groundwork and many other leveling applications. Levels can come with an automatic leveler, or a manual leveler, however you will pay more for an automatic leveler. You can also rent laser levels at equipment rental shops.
George's house is covered in press board siding - perhaps more attractive to leigh-bob and Georgina, but not to George. George envisions a more natural look, like cedar. So begins the ceder shakes adventure.
In this episode, George decides he wants to re-do the exterior of the house. Nothing less than cedar shakes will do and so they're off to find out more. What they soon discover is that cedar is actually a fairly weather resistant product that often lasts as long as aluminum or vinyl siding. But before the shakes go up the old siding (a lovely pressboard circa 1980) must come down or so the boys thought. After removing a number of panels, the lads realize that they would have to remove the fascia, and the gutters to get it off. With the thought of having to re-do the gutters for the entire house, they decide to slap it back on and nail the shakes over top. Not only is this easier, George also discovers that this will improve the insulation value of the home. He also discovers that Leigh has a thing for cedar!
Lessons Learned
- When life hands you a lemon, make lemonaide!
