Purpose of Sump Pump
First a question then the explanation of the problem as a whole. Any help is greatly appreciated. Sorry for the length but hopefully it will shed...
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almost 13 years by HOLLYWOOD
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concrete floor moisture barrier
on one of the programs was a project that used a "peel and stick" floor underlament that was also a moisture barrier. Any ideas what this product w...
almost 13 years by kunoman1
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Floor condensation
I am having a problem with floor condensation in a room that was constructed on what used to be the back concrete patio of my house. Initially,the ...
almost 13 years by Tim1019
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basement door
I have a walk-out basement with stairs leading down into the basement from the outside. There is a drain on the inside of the basement door right ...
almost 13 years by rpxlpx
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Crawl Space Problems
We are having some crawl space problems... Our house was built in the late 1800's and has a crawl space under the main portion of the house and a "...
almost 13 years by crawlspace
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Concrete surface your crawlspace.
If you have a dirt or gravel floor in your crawlspace you could have a high radon level.You also could have a musty odor, bugs, molds,allergens. I ...
almost 13 years by crawlspace
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Attic Decor
I'm in the process of remodeling my attic.The attic is all wood and i am planning to leave it like that. How do i work with the bare/original wood...
almost 13 years by wanmik
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how to properly install vapor barrier????
i have to install a vapor barrier in my home and was wondering what the proper way to install it is?? i need an answer as soon as possible...it wou...
almost 13 years by rpxlpx
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Dirt floor in basement
I have a century home with a dirt floor in one section of the basement. My problem is this area is very damp and is covered with loose bricks. I ha...
almost 13 years by rpxlpx
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Adding a toilet to basment
I am preparing to pour a concrete floor in a basement, located in an existing structure. We want to add a toilet to the finished basement, however ...
almost 13 years by leelaw
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How well did your interior basement french drain work?
I'm planning to install an interior french drain in mybasement to combat water intrusion from a periodic highwater table. Soil at the footing and u...
almost 13 years by copp
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attic ventilation/insulation...
our new old home (1940s colonial in DC 'burbs) had a finished attic. One side of the attic was finished for a home office. The gable window at th...
almost 13 years by dk in MD
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Design Attic space
I'm trying to figure out a design for the attic I entend to renovate to usable space. It will consist of all the bedrooms a library and washroom. D...
almost 13 years by LucasMCD
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Sump pump placement?
Last year Floyd left 2.5 foot wet wake up call! Since then we added & diverted down spouts, graded away from the foundation, and sealed with "DryLo...
almost 13 years by NJGerard
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Cracks in Basement Floor
I have cracks (not many, about 5 in total) in my basement floor. They are not wide or deep (actually too small to measure), but they are long (ove...
almost 13 years by sbutts
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STABLE FOUNDATION FOOTINGS???
We are getting ready to pour our footings the end of this week. After digging the basement, our contractor expressed concern about the loose condi...
about 13 years by E
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Basement finishing
I am looking for information on the advantages and disadvantages of using steel studs vs wood studs to finish a basement.
about 13 years by bc
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Wet and moist basement......
I am purchasing a old home where the basement is wet looking and moist. This place must have some sort of water leakage cause the people that live...
about 13 years by jharrin123
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flooding basement
I live in south florida and have has some problems with flooding in my basement. the water comes in from the floor not the walls.but really only fl...
about 13 years by joe_d
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beams/covering
We have a beam running across the basement any ideas on how to cover it? (We are going to be plastering the ceiling.)Could really use advice. Thanks
about 13 years by dyersj1
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