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Show mh Q What kind of shingles should be used on a roof with a very steep pitch? A All styles of asphalt shingles are suitable for a roof with a rise of 4 inches or more to each horizontal foot. Strip and individual indi-vidual asphalt shingles are made in a variety of shapes and colors. The variety of shapes enables the home-owner to pick out the pattern pat-tern that will add most to the attractiveness at-tractiveness of his dwelling. Attractiveness At-tractiveness can also be increased by judicious choice from among the many solid and blended colors available. Q What makes a plaster ceiling ceil-ing fall? A Plaster falls because it gets wet. Water softens plaster, and soft plaster loses its grip on the lath. The water can come from a leaking roof or a leaking pipe. Because water can work its way unseen through the walls, its source is often far from where it v appears. Q What is the best way to re- air the crack where a concrete asement floor has pulled away from the wall? A Widen the crack to form a wedge-shaped groove. Pack the groove with a stiff mortar made of one part cement and three parts sand. Q How can a crack in cast iron be repaired? A With iron cement, which is sold in hardware stores. This comes as a powder and is mixed with water to form a thick paste. |