Foam is One Way
Foam is one way to do it but may not be the best way. In fact, applying rigid foam directly against the foundation is prohibited entirely in are...
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over 6 years by homebild
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Need More Info
You need to supply us with a lot more info like where you live (State and County), the size of your rafters, etc...
over 6 years by homebild
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Some Possible Problems
Here are some possible problems that need to be considered: 1)-Your water heater (if electric) has a heating element that has failed. Symptoms o...
over 6 years by homebild
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Fiberock
Both USG's "Fiberock" and GP's "Dens-Armour" are approved for use in shower compartments and wet locations. Both are approved by the American S...
over 6 years by homebild
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Greenboard CAN be used in showers
Actually greenboard CAN still be used in tub and shower compartments as a tile backer. 'Best Practice' notwithstanding, wherever the 2003 Intern...
over 6 years by homebild
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Depends
The answer depends upon what type of blown insulation you chose to use. Blown fiberglass would normally require a vapor retarder on the warm-in-...
over 6 years by homebild
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Snake In Toilet
If there is an obstruction in the trap of the toilet like a comb or something else small, a snake will simply go right passed it and have no effect...
over 7 years by homebild
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No Harm
Unless your kids eat the tiles there really should be no threat from asbestos in the tiles. The white stuff is likely mineral salts from the con...
over 7 years by homebild
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Rooter?
Could be a partial blockage that would require a rooter for the sewer drains or that there is a blockage in the toilet trap itself. If you are o...
over 7 years by homebild
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Shut Off Valve Partly Closed?
Check to make sure the shut off valve under the sink for the hot side is not patially closed. Otherwise, you may have debris in the line that co...
over 7 years by homebild
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At Outside air Temp
Your attic temperature should be at or near the outside air temperature if it is well ventilated and does not leak warm air into the attic from below.
over 7 years by homebild
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No Comedian
Well. I may fail at comedy and humor. But my code advice was correct.
over 7 years by homebild
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Montana Codes
Well, Montana has mandatory building codes statewide regardless of whether or not they appear to be enforced: http://www.discoveringmontana.com/...
over 7 years by homebild
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Plumbing Code Office
You would do best to pose the question to your commercial plumbing code enforecment office. In most states, this would require and architect/eng...
over 7 years by homebild
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Bad Idea
Plastic sheathing should never be used on the outside of the wall over sheathing. It will trap condensed moisture against the house causing your...
over 7 years by homebild
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Pee Odor
Use OdorMute to get rid of the smell: http://www.odormute.com/odor_content.html You can find it at any pet store. Then seal the concrete wit...
over 7 years by homebild
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Basement
Sounds like you have things under control. One thing you do not have is a 'double vapor barrier'. The plastic sheeting directly over the foun...
over 7 years by homebild
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Not Necessarily
More is not better necessarily. 30# felt is ever required unless specified by the shingle manufacturer but it won't hurt to have it. Ice shie...
over 7 years by homebild
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Not Code Compliant
Unless you can demonstrate to your local building code office that your homemade shingles will comply with the CSSB "Grading Rules for Wood Shakes ...
over 7 years by homebild
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Felt and Ice Shield
Ice shield is generally required by building codes to be placed from the roof edge flashing to a point up the roof slope 24" in horizontally from t...
over 7 years by homebild
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