COMMUNITY FORUM: BASEMENT & FOUNDATION

basement block walls have water in them,mostly from around the door jam

have water in them,mostly from around the door jam

3 months by BV000547

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Anyone tried RadonSeal?

I'm looking to both waterproof my basement and lower the radon level. Has anyone tried the product called RadonSeal? I haven't been able to find ...

3 months by BV000519

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To demolish or not to demolish?

Hi everyone, My wife and I bought a house that has a 16x32 addition, which sits on a sleeper foundation. I'd like to have a concrete slab put i...

3 months by nivlemsirrom

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Sudden Ceiling Cracks

My house is 38 years old but I have only lived here 6 years. There were no visible ceiling cracks at the time. In the last year, 5-6 long ceiling c...

3 months by BV000482

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Amana Washing Machine

Need a new washing machine and was told by two repairmen to stay away from Amana-parts are expensive-maybe they are difficult to fix also. My 27 ye...

3 months by LarryG

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radonseal and epoxy

Were is the third party testing? Hey I'm a general contractor. I don't need reviews opinions and testimonials. I want to see testing. I have used a...

3 months by munitedfan

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Dusty House after renovation......

I have a house that was built somewhere in the 60's. I purchased the house (cape cod, unfinished attic and basement) last year after it was abando...

3 months by Gerald M. Copeland

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Mold Remediation& Related Inspection

We are in need of mold remediation trade with qualifications for remediation & inspection in Columbia, SC. Contact: A. Darvish Escx@comcast.net

3 months by escex

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Copper Flashing for Residential & Commercial Construction

We are in need of a supplier for copper flashing, for an on- line website. Qualification includes a strong communication channel& competitive pri...

3 months by escex

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399

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Best way to insullate basement

Hi there, I have an 80 year old concrete block foundation house. I have fixed drainage issues and the basement now seems to be dry (no musty sme...

3 months by BV000365

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271

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Renovated Basement Space

I transformed my dark and unused basement into a warm and welcoming family room. There is an area for toys complete with a closet to hid them all a...

3 months by richhinson

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ATTIC HUMIDITY

Hi. Hope all's well. Now, I'd really appreciate your help ... I'm stumped. Greg V. of Bob Vila's site suggested I post this. Questions: ...

4 months by BV000326

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concrete wall pour on TV

I was just watching Bob's TV show, they were pouring ICF walls including the gable ends to the peak. I cannot believe they had no hand rails on the...

4 months by BV000310

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198

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Insulating sub floor

I have a question on insulating a sub floor. He is what we have done and doing. We are building a raised sub floor on top on concrete garage floo...

4 months by rlehr

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557

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Black Mastic on basement floor

Hello, I have a fairly old home. When I purchased the house, half the basement was covered with 9x9 tiles. Before I moved in, I removed all the t...

4 months by BV000259

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248

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Foundation coating

What is the best product to coat poured concrete foundation for dampproofing? Where to get it? Thanks

4 months by BV000252

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Crack in my basement

I have noticed that when it rains a lot im getting puddles of water in my basement floor. The whole basement doesnt get puddles but only along crac...

4 months by BV000116

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