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I have had a lot of experience with these. There are several brands. I assume that you are going to use gas or propane, but there are electric models as well. Installation is not for the beginner. Gas piping usually takes special tools for threading, tests, and knowledge of what can go where and what cannot. Plumbing is the same, and there are locations that will not be approved for a water heater by code. Check with several licensed plumbers, see what brand that they use, and installed prices. Go for a direct-vent or sealed combustion type unit. They are much more efficient and eliminate additional holes being cut into the house. Rinnai is the brand that seems to have achieved the best reputation, but there are other brands out there. Check warranties and if the installer will do any warranty work without additional cost. Here's the upside: Endless hot water at a fuel-efficient rate, smaller footprint in your house. No tank constantly holding water. Here's the downside: Hot water diminishes in QUANTITY as opposed to reduction is heat, as with traditional water heaters. If you have several faucets on at once, the flow will be reduced, but the temperature will remain constant. They are expensive. Expect to pay up to five times or more the price of a tank water heater, but it MAY last twice as long. They are difficult to repair. You won't find parts at Home Depot, like you will for regular water heaters. I've seen hundreds go in and about half of the people are pleased, half say there is lifestyle adjustments to using them and they wouldn't do it again.

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So I've been shopping for a new water heater for about 3 months... i really would like to order one ASAP. I've spent hours reading manuals, and just finished speaking with 2 different installer companies, the manufacturer and the vendor.. none of them would give me an answer. So here I am. I will be getting ALL of my work reviewed by a licensed installer before actually using the unit.

Current setup:

40 gallon natural gas water heater - flute moves over 30" then goes direct up in a dual walled flute through to the roof. This seems to be the normal way of doing it in my area.

Want:

relocating to corner of house (no chimney right now) 60 gallon gas water heater - direct vent - non powered unit will have flute move across about 36" and will have about 40" of rise. I want to vent out of the side of the house rather than putting in a new chimney.

Essentially the flute would go > straight out top of water heater > immediate 90 degree turn to horizontal> straight(ish) horizontal for 30ish inches > 90 degree turn to vertical (up to main level) > 90 degree turn to horizontal (out to the exterior of house) > 90 degree turn to vertical > vent cap on top

This is the unit I was looking at:

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/rheem-rheem-performance-platinum-60-gal-gas-water-heater-with-12-year-warranty/1000792889

I like dealing with home depot because my fam had one break at 11 years and they replaced it no problems.

I was comparing it to this unit here:

http://www.gsw-wh.com/en/products/direct-vent

this unit doesn't seem to have any issues with venting out the side, and I was wondering if I can essentially do the same thing with the rheem 60 gallon and a similiar 90 degree vent.

I'll add that non one in my area was really familiar with venting a NON powered water heater out of the side of the house, is there another issue I should be concerned about?

Forgot to add, I'm in Ottawa, ON - cold climate winter / hot humid summer.

My current water heater is 22 years old

Is this idea safe with the 60 gallon water heater?

Would this install (which also has an additional vertical + horizontal elbow) be safe with the GSW 50 gallon? (rather than manufacturer who shows it just venting straight out)

Some photos of my current setup:

https://imgur.com/kPsoQgG https://imgur.com/zqJWlTs https://imgur.com/4yJ2oQK

xposted from HVAC as it wouldn't let me do it normally.

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Nationally, the average water heater repair cost ranges between $120 and $200, although prices can range up to $400 or more. Water heater repair costs will depend on the type of water heater you have (tankless, electric, natural gas, etc.), the source of the problem, the cost for new parts, and labor rates in your area. Common water heater issues include problems with the thermocouple, thermostat, heating element and leaks. Most standard electric water heaters have two thermostats and two elements. One example for the cost to replace a bad thermostat is $185 for parts and labor. Replacing both the thermostat and the heating element could cost approximately $150-$200. The thermocouple is a safety device that senses when the pilot light is burning and signals the gas valve to close if the pilot light goes out. If your thermocouple is bad or corroded, the average cost to clean and repair it could be between $350 and $400. If your water heater has started to leak, it is usually more cost-effective to invest in a new water heater than to repair it, unless youre covered by a warranty.

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Our professional installation maximizes the efficiency and durability of your new siding. Every siding installer is trained on all the proper installing techniques and is considered a true expert in the field.

While your sales representative will take initial exterior measurements during your in-home demonstration, we will send a Measure Technician to your home a few days later to measure the project again. The technician will review the details of the project again, and make sure every detail is confirmed. Taking this extra step is a great double check as installing your siding right the first time is our priority.

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Recommended Fasteners

Hot-dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion-resistant and can be used to nail Western Red Cedar. Other types of nails are not recommended. They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used. Stainless steel nails are the best choice, especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. Use No.304 stainless for general siding applications and No.316 for seacoast exposures.

For best results use splitless siding nails. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. For greater holding power, nails with ring threaded or spiral threaded shanks are recommended. Nails with textured heads can be used to reduce glossy spots at the nails when finishing (see figure on right for nail types).

Nails should be driven with care. Heavy nailing distorts the wood and may cause splitting. At mitered corners, near edges and near ends, nail holes may need to be pre-drilled to avoid splitting.The size of the nails to use depends on the type and thickness of siding. Good building practice is to use nails long enough to go through underlying materials, such as sheathing and insulation, and penetrate at least 1-1/4 (32mm). See table below for recommended nail lengths for various thicknesses of siding.Siding should be fastened to each stud or furring strip with nails spaced at a maximum of 24 (61cm) on center, nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width. The key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture content of the air. In general, each piece of siding must be nailed independently.

Important: Nailing overlapping pieces together restricts the natural movement of each piece and will cause splitting.

Like all siding materials, Western Red Cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members, furring members or to blocking between framing members. Lumber sizes and spacing for blocking and furring are shown in the table below.

Stud walls generally require no special preparation for horizontal siding installation. Siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 (61cm) centers when applied over wood-based, solid sheathing and 16 (41cm) on center when applied without sheathing. In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired, nail siding to furring strips.

For vertical siding installation, stud walls require horizontal blocking lines or furring strips. When applied over wood based sheathing, vertical siding should be nailed to horizontal blocking or other wood framing members not exceeding 36 (91cm) on center when face nailed or 32 (81cm) on center when blind nailed. When installed without sheathing, vertical siding should be nailed to wood framing or blocking members at 24 (61mm) on center. Check your local code to verify requirements.

Masonry walls require furring strips for horizontal and vertical siding installation. Furring strips must be thick enough to allow for nail penetration of 1-1/2 (38mm) into solid wood. Check your local code to verify requirements.

Rigid foam sheathing has an insulation value superior to that of traditional lumber and plywood sheathings. However, it has little or no nail holding power and using rigid foam sheathing as a nailing base for cedar siding is not recommended. For best results with rigid foam and other sheathing products, follow the nailing recommendations as to nail type, positioning, penetration and spacing. The table below provides nail length recommendations for siding and foam sheathing systems.

Foam sheathing panels vary in moisture permeability but are generally considered as good moisture barriers. They should be used with a continuous film vapour retarder on the inside wall under the interior finish or with foil-backed gypsum board. Rigid foam sheathing can cause moisture to accumulate on the back of siding and cause staining, buckling and damage to finish coats. The following recommendations are meant to minimize potential problems when Cedar sidings are applied over rigid foam sheathing:

High humidity output from washers, dryers, showers, kitchens and other sources, combined with todays energy-efficient construction, can result in a build up of interior moisture vapor. This vapor migrates through the fabric of a building from the warm interior to the cold exterior, and when it condenses to water can cause structural damage to sidings and finishes.

Vapor barriers installed on the warm side of the wall prevent most of the migration of moisture vapor but they have disadvantages. Residual vapor must be allowed to escape to the outside. Building paper installed on the outside face of the sheathing helps prevent rain and snow from penetrating the walls and also allows the escape of moisture vapor.

Proper wall construction includes the use of gas permeable paper and vapor barriers, such as DuPont Tyvek DrainWrap (see diagram above). These are extremely effective in helping to prevent moisture problems. DuPont Tyvek DrainWrap provides a building drainage system and weather barrier for areas that require maximum water drainage

Keep the lowest edge of siding at least 6 off the ground and coat end grain at the bottom of vertical siding with water repellant.

Thorough caulking of all joints is recommended including butt joints and where siding contacts openings or trim. Use only non-hardening caulks such as polyurethane, polysulfide or latex-silicone. Pure silicon caulks do not work well on cedar and are not recommended.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. To do so could result in damage from wind-driven water.

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Certain home improvement projects absolutely require a professional. I cannot think of many homeowners who are ready to install their own HVAC, pour a foundation, or build an addition. Other projects, like painting, just seem to be begging for the do-it-yourselfer. After all, who isn't capable of dabbing a brush into paint?

But painting is more difficult than it looks. So, it is with great pleasure that many DIY painters decide that it is now time to hire a painting contractor to take on the job. Let us find out what painting contractors do, how to hire them, and how to negotiate the best price for your painting job.

A painting contractor can work as a sub, or sub-contractor, under a general contractor, or can hire itself out directly to the homeowner. Usually, the painting contractor is a relatively small operation, ranging from the one-man sole proprietor up to 20 or 30 painters working for a small company.

Painting contractors tend to be local (as of yet, there are no nationally franchised paint contractors). While paint contractors concentrate on painting, some perform associated tasks such as plaster repairs, minor drywall work, trim and molding, and wallpapering.

The other difficult part is getting a painting contractor to show up. While this generalization does not apply to every painter, personally I am extremely grateful if I can get a paint contractor to show up to look at the house and to later produce a written estimate. I hardly fault the painting contractors, because I think it is a combination of the contractors being smaller operations along with a high demand for their work.

Because it is next to impossible to find out information about local painting contractors on the Internet, the old adage talk to neighbors applies here. Some painting contractors display signs on the lawns of houses they are working on, but you find this more with general contractors and siding and replacement windows companies. So, other than the painters white panel van out front, you often do not know what is going on inside your neighbors houses.

Urban areas often have local magazines (i.e., in Seattle, there is Seattle Magazine), and many of them feature renovated homes. These pieces will list the names and phone numbers for the contractor and sub-contractorsbut be warned, these sub-contractors are usually very high-end and expensive.

Most painting contractors will take on any kind of job, from merely painting your window trim to a full-house paint job. But let us assume that they are painting your interior. You can usually expect:

Unlike conversing with an electrician, you do not need to know specialized lingo. Most house painting contractors are good at making things clear to the homeowner.A few topics you will want to discuss:

More than you expect. Some painting contractors will have formulas that they use, totaling up the square footage of walls and ceilings, along with linear footage of trim. They will calculate preparation time, as well as the hard costs for primer and paint.

Most paint contractors will give you an estimate based on their experience with similar jobs. While this estimate cannot be tied to specifics, it is usually a reasonably good figure. For you, the homeowner, the only way you will know if this is a good estimate is to compare it to quotes you get from other contractors.

A whole-house interior paint job like the one described in this article can easily cost around $10,000 or more.

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SKU#DescriptionPrintSoftware& PDFIP1Interior Commercial/Industrial Painting ContractYESYESIP2SAME as IP1 except this one is for jobs sold by salespersonYESYESIP3Interior, House Painting Contract, has fill-in specification boxYESYESIP4SAME as IP3 except this one is for jobs sold by salesperson.YESYESIPCInterior House Painting Proposal/contract. This is a very basic form for simple jobs that is in a proposal /contract format.YESYESPC1Interior/Exterior Commercial/Industrial painting contractYESYESPC2SAME as PC1 except this one is for jobs sold by salesperson.YESYESPC3Interior/Exterior House Painting ContractYESYESPC4SAME as PC3 except this one is for jobs sold by salesperson.YESYESPC5Interior/Exterior Commercial/Industrial painting Time & Material ContractYESYESPC6Interior/Exterior House Painting Time & Material ContractYESYESPPCInterior/Exterior House Painting Proposal/Contract. This is a very basic form for simple jobs that is in a proposal /contract format.YESYESWP1Wallpapering Contract for Commercial workYESYESWP3Wallpapering Contract for residential work, has fill in specification boxes.YESYESXP1Commercial Painting Contract, for all applications except Home ImprovementYESYESXP2SAME as XP1 except this contract is for jobs sold by a salespersonYESYESXP3Exterior House Painting Contract, for home solicitation, residential jobsYESYESXP4SAME as XP3 except this contract is for jobs sold by a salespersonYESYESXPCExterior House Painting Proposal/contract. This is a very basic form for simple jobs that is in a proposal /contract format.YESYESPSCPainting Subcontract. Use when subbing from a general contractor or owner-builder. They sign your contractYESYESSC1Sub-Contract. Very protective to you. Use it to sub out tear-off etc.YESYESSC2Sub-Contract. This is about the same as SC1 except this one has the Indemnity Clause required by Liability Insurance CarriersYESYES

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Painting is the most common do-it-yourself project for homeowners after all, the consequences of messing up a paint job pale by comparison to botching electrical or plumbing work. But painting is hardly a no-brainer, and most of us will want to hire help with whole-house jobs interior or exterior especially if ladders and scaffolding are needed.

Take the time to choose your contractor carefully. Bay Area Checkbook and Checkbook.orgs surveys of area painting customers turned up both raves and rants, running the gamut from This company provided superior service in every way to Our recent experience was an expensive disaster.

In addition to Checkbooks customer ratings, get recommendations from friends, and look for contractors with references from previous customers in your neighborhood for jobs within the past year. Also ask for references from paint suppliers. A few phone calls are worth the time.

When asking for references from previous customers, give more weight to contractors with long track records of successful projects and more years in business. Experience matters.

Once youve assembled a pool of candidates, ask each of them for a cost proposal. Many painting companies simply specify paint house for $5,000. Its great to get a friendly, reassuring handshake and promise that the crew will take care of all the details starting on time, working every day, cleaning up but why not include each point in a proposal?

Get several price quotes. Checkbook researchers collected price quotes on a sample of carefully specified painting jobs. Prices varied dramatically. For example:

To paint the exterior trim, windows, shutters, railings, doors, and garage of a two-story house, prices ranged from $2,500 to $9,355.

To paint the interior walls, ceiling, trim in three bedrooms and one bathroom, prices ranged from $2,164 to $5,275.

Bear in mind that Checkbook found that companies that perform top-quality work are just as likely to quote low prices as companies that do shoddy jobs.

Other advice on getting price proposals:

Check whether contractors will supply the paint or if thats your responsibility.

Look for a thorough recap of the specs, work area, materials, starting date and an estimate of how long the job will take. A contractor who sorts out the details and puts them on paper is likely to follow through on-site.

Make material disposal part of the cleanup job. Many jurisdictions charge substantial fees and have stringent regulations about construction waste, and paint and solvent leftovers.

Once youve selected a contractor, get a detailed contract. It should start with all the details youve pinned down in the proposal. If the job requires multiple types and colors of paint, get a specifications list. For example, brand name, type, and color (with manufacturers product number) for siding, and the same details for trim, shutters, garage door, and porch risers.

Some other key contract clauses to consider:

Personnel: Some contractors start off with a full crew that swarms the work area. Then, for many reasons (mainly juggling other jobs), there may be days with little or no activity. Minimize these delays by specifying who will be on the job and that, weather permitting, work will be continuous.

Insurance: Contractors should provide proof that they carry both general liability and workers compensation coverage.

Payments: Minimize the down payment and maximize the final one. The more you can withhold until the end, the more leverage youll have to get the job done well. If a painter requires full payment up front, youve got the wrong contractor.

Starting and completion dates: Request a firm start date. The completion date will probably be an estimate, but cover yourself from disputes by including this phrase: Starting and completion dates are of the essence of the contract.

Lien waivers: Require that the contractor provide a Waiver of Mechanics Lien Rights form at the end of the job, which absolves you from paying the contractors bills.

Cleanup: Include the phrase: The work area should be left broom clean.

Finally, there are things you can do to help the job run smoothly, finish on time, and produce the best results.

Prep work: Its one thing to ask for help moving a large bookcase, but first pack up all the books on it and all your knickknacks in the room.

Save space: Move your car out of the driveway and carve out space for the painter to stash supplies.

Bathroom breaks: Either make a bathroom available or rent a portable toilet.

Communication: Brief meetings to discuss the job preferably every day help squash misunderstandings.

Surprises and changes: No contractor can anticipate every possibility. Materials may be unavailable. Large chunks of rotten siding may crumble along with the old paint. Exterior jobs may be stopped cold by a week of steady rain. Seek middle ground to quickly resolve disputes.

After-hours calls: Once the job starts, limit discussions about the job to work hours.

Put up with noise: Listening to music or podcasts makes the day shorter.

Editors note: The Chronicle is partnering with Bay Area Consumers Checkbook magazine and Checkbook.org, a nonprofit consumer group with a mission to help consumers get the best service and lowest prices. Checkbook is supported by consumers and takes no money from the service providers it evaluates. You can see ratings of local painting contractors, advice on choosing paint, and tips on doing the job yourself until March 31, 2017, at http://www.checkbook.org/chronicle/painters

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