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Is it possible to put in a small ditch to drain the water away?
Is it possible to put in a small ditch to drain the water away?
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ViewsI have square sheet metal ducts running in my crawlspace. I would like to insulate them. Does anyone have a good method?
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ViewsThe main concern would be moisture coming up through the ceiling and condensing in the insulation. Is there a vapor barrier of some kind under the...
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ViewsI can't imagine the temperature difference or the speed of temperature changes to damage your walls. Unless you run a kiln or blast furnace in the...
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Views1. cans of minimally expanding foam sold to seal around doors and windows. drill holes and shoot in foam. expensive for all those cans. 2. p...
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ViewsIf you can, add rather than mess with removing. What will you do with all the old insulation? I would check under the existing insulation for a...
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ViewsThe duct going to the cold room could be blocked by something that fell in the vent. Try pulling up the vent (assuming it's just dropped in) and f...
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ViewsYou will need air flow along the underside of the roof decking. Foam shapes are available for this. They look like \___/They hold the insulation ...
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ViewsI would first check for the main beam to see how far it has settled. Just run a tight string from one end to the other and check for sag.If you do...
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ViewsThe cold air return encourages air to circulate. The furnace/AC pump air floor level and the cold air return pulls it out at a different level and...
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ViewsTwo problems with using a chainfall.First, I don't think your roof or attic floor is strong enough to support a three or four story chimney. Secon...
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ViewsMost newer houses don't have whole house fans because they have central air. With central air you air condition or move the air around with just t...
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ViewsCould you use the expanding foam in a can to fill the hard to reach area? Use the low expansion foam so you don't push too much on surroundings.
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ViewsBefore hooking sump to sewer, find out what your community allows/requires. You don't want to hook up to the sewer then find out it's illegal. Yo...
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ViewsYou can get solid color stains in a number of flat colors. Wait until the wood is definitely dry. Wash with deck cleaner/brightener for good adhe...
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ViewsMake sure the insulation has a vapor barrier under it. The roll insulation may have the barrier attached to the insulation or a separate sheet und...
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ViewsI would hire an architect. You're trying to make new rooms flow together well. You're also trying to make the exterior look right. Some contract...
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ViewsShampton - For a full sized brick facade, your house had to be built for it. The weight of the brick needs support from a step/ledge in the founda...
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ViewsThe danger in using too high a wattage is overheating the fixture, especially if insulation surrounds the fixture. The fixture should have a stick...
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ViewsLandscaping can do a lot to help keep water out of a basement. On the uphill side, add and slope dirt so water will flow a few feet away from the ...
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