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here's my thoughts (remember you're getting what you've paid for). If the two doors are pocket doors, they disappear into the standard thickness...
here's my thoughts (remember you're getting what you've paid for). If the two doors are pocket doors, they disappear into the standard thickness...
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ViewsIf you're going to put up drywall, you'll need the standard 16" spacing on the vertical studs. Don't forget to overlap on top plate for stiffness....
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ViewsJust from a long term maintenance point, I would avoid pumps. It might be cheaper to avoid the cost of pump, wiring, and electricity. Is it possi...
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ViewsIf you insulated the garage ceiling you could set the garage thermostat lower or off (be careful of letting radiator water freeze). Save energy whi...
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ViewsI would make sure all duct work is through interior walls. I have an older house and the ducts to the second floor run up exterior walls. Nothing...
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ViewsThere are electric radiant heaters that ceiling mount. Some are panels alot like 2x4 ceiling panels. Others are designed to mount where the wall ...
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ViewsI don't like using my attic for storage. First the extreme temperatures, especially if the ventilation is limited. Dry 120 deg in the summer does...
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ViewsIt could be an insulation problem. You might have to insulate the walls. You may be warming the slab and walls and the air will warm slowly. ...
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ViewsI've lived in more northern climates (IL, OH, WV) where the moisture comes up from the ground more than in through the vents. Have you lined the...
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ViewsI finally remembered to look at the brace. It used to be chromed but only a little remains. I can sort of read P(?)S__Co and "Made in USA" T...
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ViewsOne concern is the stability of the cinder blocks. The block doesn't seem to be tied or mortared to the poured wall. If they backfill against the...
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ViewsI'm working on a similar situation. Have you checked the US Dept of Energy and manufacturers' websites for ideas? Do you have a slab or gravel ...
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ViewsI think you're getting condensation due to heat loss rather than high humidity. You said you get condensation on clear nights. That's when the ho...
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ViewsI inherited from my grandfather a brace for drilling. The top knob is fine but the cylinder handle (I don't know it's name) is missing. I can't s...
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ViewsSorry - goofed on the last suggestion. Insulation facing goes up to the warm in winter side.
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ViewsI would look up what's needed to insulate over an unheated crawlspace. Check out US Dept of Energy, or an insulation manufacturer for guidelines. ...
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ViewsI would be concerned with the shims compressing, especially the OSB. I guess that depends on the thickness of the total shim. You could talk to a...
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ViewsLeak from the roof let water flow down to foundation. A contractor fixed up the rotten joists. Be sure you've stopped leak that caused rot. ...
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ViewsI don't think the vapor barrier needs to be perfect. I would try to minimize the leaks with some longer lasting tape (better grades of duct tape) ...
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ViewsWithout seeing the site, it sounds like you may have a spring in your yard. When it rains, the water soaks in above you and seeps along some layer...
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