Footers
yellowmazy: Reinforcing the block is not the real problem. Reinforcing the footer is. As long as the footer(s) can be stabilized or are curre...
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Still doesn't make sense.
How does this explain the commonly used practice of adding mildewcide to interior paints WITHOUT odor problems? It does not. I will be gl...
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Not Allowable
It is not allowable under building codes to install concrete foundations above wood sheathing. Foundations, by code, must be at minimum at least...
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Disagree with Floorcraft
The reason you absolutley WANT to remove the cabinets and tile under them is the same reason you do not want to tile up to the toilet: When and ...
about 9 years by homebild
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Polyshades is crapola
Polyshades is a gimmick product that has real practical application anywhere. It is a mixture of stain and polyurethane than usually leaves a st...
about 9 years by homebild
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Cracks
An independent structural engineer (possibly along with a soils engineer) would be the first step. Your builder would be obligated to uncover th...
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Just Prime
It is not necessary to remove the oily soot before priming. Priming is done directly over the soot and is the recommended and standard practice ...
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Not Necessary
It is not necessary to remove the lath as long as the drywall is fastened to the ceiling joists and not to the lath alone.
about 9 years by homebild
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Sewer Gas
Using exterior paints in the interior should result in no odors or health problems. Your problem sounds more like a sewer gas and can be caused ...
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Hammer Drill
One typically uses a Hammer-Drill to drill thru the brick.
about 9 years by homebild
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Contractor is correct
It is standard building practice to use concrete backer only in areas of direct water infiltration like showers. Otherwise, greenboard drywall i...
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Probably Not
It probably does not contain asbestos, but why not e-mail Armstrong and ask them?
about 9 years by homebild
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Tile
It is best to remove linoleum prior to installing ceramic tile, but since ceramic tile requires at least 1/4" of concrete backer board to be screwe...
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See Here:
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Carpentry_and_Woodworking/2747/2747/flat-page1.html
about 9 years by homebild
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Casings
It is often cheaper and easier to simply remove the existing moldings and replace them than to strip the paint.
about 9 years by homebild
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Nailing Strip
You often have to add a nailing strip to the top of the cabinets and then apply the crown molding directly to the nailing strip so that doors will ...
about 9 years by homebild
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Mahogany
The Mahogany door will be far superior to the Douglas Fir door. Mahogany is a dense tropical hardwood that has better rot and insect resistance ...
about 9 years by homebild
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Slope
You need a drop of at least 8' within the distance that is the horizontal width of your house foundation.
about 9 years by homebild
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Problem
This type cracking should not be occuring with a brand new foundation, especially prior to backfilling. If you live in a cold climate, it could ...
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Not Practical
What you propose is not practical for many reasons. First, your current trusses will likely be constructed from 2x4s which will also not likley ...
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