crawlspace - best way to waterproof
Do you know the source of the water? If the water is runoff, have you done all you can on the exterior? The steps include adding a mildly compact...
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about 12 years by david_wv
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moisture in attic
If the insulation is wet, you have a very serious problem. Do you have a vapor barrier under the insulation? It is necessary to keep house moistu...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Michigan shelf basement-how to waterproof & remodel
Okay, how is a michigan shelf basement different from a standard basement?
about 12 years by david_wv
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Squeaky subfloors upstairs
Here's the product I have. I'm not saying it's the cheapest, priciest, best or worst. I don't even know if it's the only one or even for sale any...
about 12 years by david_wv
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rot,rot, and more rot
I would think the water is running down the outer walls of the solarium and then under the wall. Water could be running across the deck to the wal...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Squeaky subfloors upstairs
I have used exactly what you're looking for. I don't remember the name. You put a metal jig on the carpet. The jig has three legs around a centr...
about 12 years by david_wv
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room is 8 degrees colder than other rooms
I would add to the attic. US Dept of Energy has a website that suggests insulation levels for based on your zip code. West Virginia attic is R-49...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Roof Insulation
I can understand your contractor's reaction. It seems to be a lot of work and may not fit with the look of your house. How high is the interior c...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Turning A Crawl Space Into A Full Basement
How deep are the existing footings? If you dig below the footings and don't support the soil beneath them with an interior wall, your house could ...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Hot water heating
Another thought - Uninsulated walls against deep frost would mean you're trying to heat a lot of cold dirt.
about 12 years by david_wv
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Metal Framing vs wood framing
Steel is very uniform. Always the same dimensions, never twists or warps, no knots. Useful if height is a problem - 8 ft stud means 8 ft wall. W...
about 12 years by david_wv
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adding on or not?
Weighing conveniences versus pains may help. Adding on would involve destruction of at least part of a wall plus tearing up part of the yard. Or,...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Craftsman 1/2 HP opener
Does the trolley track or rollers need lubrication? Are the rollers in good shape? You can also make small adjustments to the sensitivity of the ...
about 12 years by david_wv
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Hot water heating
Maybe the pump moving the water is defective or undersized.
about 12 years by david_wv
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Spacing of posts for staircase?
Rather than rip up your railing (unless you want to for other reasons), you could install a barrier to keep you child inside the rail. For our son...
over 12 years by david_wv
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Leaves from last fall
I think you just rake up the leaves when they dry a little. If you leave them down, they shade the grass and it won't grow.
over 12 years by david_wv
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Damp Basement Floors
I don't think the dampness is normal. Have you check the underside of the upper floor? You may have a leak that shows up in the basement. A frie...
over 12 years by david_wv
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Gas hot water heater will not light
Since you're messing with gas, I would have a repair guy look at it. The corrosion may be a big problem if is deep. Surface rust is not a problem...
over 12 years by david_wv
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How can I insulate my paint?
I know there is a paint that claims to reflect infra-red (heat) radiation. The idea is to bounce you heat back to the house in winter and back to ...
over 12 years by david_wv
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concrete wall moisture
Can you get to the concrete or block walls and floor? I think you need to stop any moisture coming in through the concrete by sealing them.
over 12 years by david_wv
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