Crawlspace vents...to close or not to close, that is the question
Whether or not you open or close crawlspace vents depends upon where you live and how the crawlspace is finished.If your crawlspace floor is concre...
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almost 10 years by homebild
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Leaking basement, mold. Need help!!!
Before you do anything, you need to first determine just where the moisture and water are coming from.With tar on the interior walls, it should not...
almost 10 years by homebild
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Tyvek VS Insulation
Tyvek is NOT designed as a product for older homes.Tyvek is designed for new homes ONLY.That said, adding 1/2 to 1" of foam insulation board over s...
almost 10 years by homebild
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2x4's vs 2x6's?
Most knowledgeable builders understand there is no cost to benefit ratio by using 2x6s over 2x4s. None.In fact, using 2x4s can be cheaper AND more ...
almost 10 years by homebild
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water proof paint for basement
Thoroseal is a concretious pargeting product that will keep out 100% of all liquid water in a basement.It will do NOTHING to keep out gaseous water...
almost 10 years by homebild
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Insulate Crawl Space
There is no reason to add insulation to your block walls in a concrete crawlspace in Ohio...foam or otherwise.Any insulation in a crawlspace for yo...
almost 10 years by homebild
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1 year warranty on window installation labor?
In most states, the minimum warranty required by the state is one year on labor and materials UNLESS specified otherwise.Specified "otherwise" can ...
almost 10 years by homebild
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Project coordination
You defintely do NOT want an architect for projects this small.A general Remodeling Contractor can help you organize, estimate and perform your pro...
about 10 years by homebild
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Baloon mortgage payment
Tom,You can still refinance your entire current package at cheaper lower rates. We just refinanced from a fix 30 at 6.25% down to a fixed 30 at 4.5...
about 10 years by homebild
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Odd sliding door opening
Actually, the width of a 72" french door would be at least 74" not including the brick mold....But the answer to your question is that you have to ...
about 10 years by homebild
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crumbling foundation
Painting masonry is usually a bad idea. painting sandstone is a VERY bad idea.You might be better off applying a diamond galvanized mesh over the f...
about 10 years by homebild
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5 bottom to top basement cracks - new construction w/water on floor
Basement water problems can be solved and sometimes solved simply and easily...But the issue should be resolved BEFORE closing.
about 10 years by homebild
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Replacement Windows Sticker Shock
Franr:The cost of replacement windows should be far less than what you were quoted.An average double hung vinyl replacement window costs about $150...
about 10 years by homebild
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Vapor barrier in basement
Refer here: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK7051.html
about 10 years by homebild
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Luan-how to cut without splitting
" Is their any way to cut luan without scoring it first?"Nope.Especially is you are cutting across the grain (cutting across the 4' diameter) you m...
about 10 years by homebild
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Garage to Living Space- HELP
Yep. Start with your Building/Zoning department.Many, if not most, communities do not permit the conversion of garages to living space for a variet...
about 10 years by homebild
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Treated bottom plate for basement?
Building codes require treated or other naturally rot resistant lumber to be used as the base plate whenever framing comes in contact with masonry....
about 10 years by homebild
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Cement reaction??
What you are seeing is called "effloresence".Effloresence is caused when water travels thru porous masonry products, first dissolving, then redepos...
about 10 years by homebild
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