metal rods
I would suggest you get a Structural Engineer in there to take a look before your warranty runs out. The builder is going to look out for himself. ...
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about 4 years by fixitguy
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foundation and roof repair
I would not fix the roof first as the foundation may require lifting before stabilization. With the house being stick built lifting would twist eve...
about 4 years by fixitguy
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raise garage floor
I agree...raising the elevation with concrete is the way to go. A wood floor could have water issues in the future, and it's not quite as solid of ...
over 5 years by fixitguy
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basement remodeling
Put a Humidex system in rather than just a dehumidifier. It doesn't have to be emptied every day and has a multi-speed motor which adjusts to the h...
almost 6 years by fixitguy
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drylock adhesion
I'd say you'll need to put a thin sheet of luann plywood down over it in order to lay tile. www.concretenetwork.com had some info on this a while b...
almost 6 years by fixitguy
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basement puck marks
I suspect that your draintile outside is either clogged, broken, or leaking due to age or improper installation. Water will sit in the block wall i...
almost 6 years by fixitguy
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exposed shale
Sometimes when shale is exposed to air it will become expansive if not sealed quicky. Yes! This can lift and break your walls and foundation. I hop...
almost 6 years by fixitguy
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lifting house
I would suggest you spend a few dollars for the advise of a structural engineer. He can determine all the parameters required to safely support, li...
almost 6 years by fixitguy
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