Natural gas,radon etc can enter through foundation cracks
and other openings as shown in photo`s below. -Frozen Ground Can Direct Escaped Gas to Homes http://wcco.com/consumer/escaped.gas.frost.2.15178...
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over 3 years by LicensedWaterproofer
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Sagging Ceiling Joists
The plastered ceiling in my living room (15'X 15')is sagging around 3-4" in the center. I need to remodel the room, but I need to fix the ceiling ...
over 3 years by dghome
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answers1255
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attic radiant barrier
Have you any experience with installing a radiant barrier in the attic to reduce heat gain? Do you think this would be beneficial and would saving...
over 3 years by dghome
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answers933
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basement floor
which is considered the best method of finishing a basement floor. Delta FL - states ti seal around edges to prevent airflow Dri core- states...
over 3 years by jimmyl
4
answers714
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Clogged Basement waterproofing (done in 1994) pipe
A plumber tried and failed to clean our clogged basement waterproofing pipe with a jet machine. Then a rotor rooter guy tried and failed to unclog...
over 3 years by chowchow
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answers427
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plastic interlocking floortiles from video?
Can anyone tell me what the product is that was used on the video? http://video.bobvila.com/m/21320657/installing-interlocking-plastic-subfloor-to-...
over 3 years by jimmyl
1
answers495
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basement floor
i have a basement floor that the previous owner covered in tar. i wanted to know if i put wonderboard down over it will i be able to install cerami...
over 3 years by anthonysoldano
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answers926
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basement floor + basement issues
Hi Folks, I live in a house that is about 90 years old with a full basement. Half of the basement is finished and the other half is the laundry...
over 3 years by josephuscoolmyst
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answers410
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Finish basement with French drain
I am wanting to finish off a portion of my basement. I have read through many different post, sites, and articles about what types of insulation a...
over 3 years by jbg757
4
answers2215
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dank smell in concrete crawl space
I have read about encapsulation on this site, but I am looking for a less expensive, shorter term solution for a crawl space with cinder blocks and...
over 3 years by dorleans
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answers255
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New Here Attic!
Names Bob I'm new here and I'm not really a builder lol. I need to start working my attic when I get off work from Del Monte! Anyway, if anyone has...
over 3 years by ketchen1
2
answers668
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basement door that lifts straight up
does anyone know the brand of a bilco type door that is a spring assist single door that lifts like a car hood? customer wants the same one install...
over 3 years by rick37th
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answers623
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MILDEW
There is mildew (mold?) around two air vents in the ceiling of our kitchen and living room. The vents are about six feet apart. The other vents ar...
over 3 years by KingVolcano
3
answers578
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Propane fireplace venting
I would like to install a gas fireplace in my basement (which is completeley below grade). Is it possible to run a horizontal direct vent out throu...
over 3 years by kbyrne709
5
answers959
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Metal Drop-Down Ladder
Would like to install a metal drop-down ladder to our attic, but where to find one? I found one manufacturer in Australia, but I would rather buy ...
over 3 years by 2x4bug
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answers524
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pull down attic stairs
I need stairs that can be mounted on a vertical wall!! Pleeeeeeez, thank you
over 3 years by 2x4bug
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answers816
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Attic Rafter Baffles for blown in insulation
I have a older home with a low 4/12 pitch roof. It has soffit vents placed every 6 feet and the previous owner in the 70's had about 4 inches blown...
over 3 years by KingVolcano
1
answers947
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Holes in Aparment Basement Corners - Spring Flooding
I have a basement storage area in a 4-story apartment building that I converted into a gym, but every spring (or thaw) I get flooding in the baseme...
over 3 years by KingVolcano
3
answers1077
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Would Sani-Tred work in humid basement?
Newly renovated cottage has a problem with mold on the basement walls, and ceiling. There is no water leaking into the basement or coming up throug...
over 3 years by KingVolcano
1
answers286
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Question about products from Sani-Tred
Hi, my husband and I have been having some issues with our basement. We do not have water in it but there are areas of humidity/moisture as well as...
over 3 years by constructionmike
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