Placement of heat ducts in basement
The problem is circulating heat. Ceiling vents will probably cause a pool of warm air near the ceiling and cold air at the floor. I am currently ...
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about 12 years by david_wv
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Attic Fans?
If you don't put in some kind of frame under the fan (from joist to joist), you'll pull in a lot of attic air to recirculate.
about 12 years by david_wv
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Major rehab project
I've owned three homes:Small ranch on crawlspace built late 1980's had one really big vent for cold air return.Four bedroom on slab built in 1990 w...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Steel Stud Installation
I'm using steel studs to finish my basement. I'm having problems getting the self-tapping screws to self-tap. Frequently they penetrate the track...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Major rehab project
Sorry about the "**** " in the last post. I guess the forum software is touchy about inappropriate lanquage. How about:Also take a caulk gun and ...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Major rehab project
Rehab Jan - The cold air return is a vent for pulling air out of the room to take back to the furnace. Usually the return is high on a wall opposi...
about 12 years by david_wv
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building a retaining wall with pressure treated wood
The problem with wood is that it will rot in a few years. Pressure treating only slows the process. You would have to line the soil side of the w...
about 12 years by david_wv
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New Construction - Drains in Basement
The most likely answer is that it's much easier for the builder when there's room to work. If put against the basement wall, it's a pain. This in...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Exposed Wood in Concrete Wall
Definitely badger the builder on this. Maybe they form a opening for a pipe or other permanent fixture. They will rip out the wood to run whateve...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Want to change the garage access from one side of the wall to the other
Is there living space above the garage? How do the ceiling and roof joists run (east-west or north-south)?Putting in a wall with door on the south...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Brick patio using half bricks
I think that standard bricks are much more porous than paving bricks. If you live in a freeze/thaw area, the bricks will break down to fine gravel...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Basement concrete wall leaking
This leakage sounds more serious than a sealant will fix. I think the rain water is running across the yard and sinking into the disturbed, porous...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Rain Gutters
Use the long screws rather than the nails. The nails have a tendency to pull out.
about 12 years by david_wv
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Questions for New House Construction
I would go with upgraded insulation and maximum efficiency appliances (furnace, hot water, etc.). Upfront investment (or in mortgage) that saves m...
about 12 years by david_wv
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basement windows/foundation!
Others may have different opinions but I think that deepening the window would not be a problem. Widening or adding a window involves the structur...
about 12 years by david_wv
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once and for all, which way do concrete splashes go?
Putting the lip to the back makes sure the water gets pushed away from the house. Put the water can cause erosion at the outside end. Putting the...
about 12 years by david_wv
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PA shade plant ideas, please?
Astilbe and hosta grow in shade and have flowers. Astilbe is more colorful in bloom. Hosta has dense foliage and you can get different leaf color...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Caompacting sand under a brick patio?
Running water at best would encourage settlement not compaction. Worst case would be erosion. To use water you would have to put it in a flexible...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Root depth and sewer lines
Enrico - Generally maples and willows are bad about sending roots into sewers. A rough rule of thumb is the roots will reach out as far as the bra...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Electrical timer for lights
My light timer shuts down when all the light bulbs burn out. Have you tried changing the bulbs?
about 12 years by david_wv
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