White Roofs?
Plenty of white roofs in my region. Most shingle manufacturers make a 'white' shingle that has white stones.And yes they keep attics cooler.Persona...
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Help! Need to know trap to vent distance
Call the Plumbing Code Enforcement office for Hennipen Cnty, Mn....
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insulation
If you live in a cold climate and you have mold appearing on the walls in winter you have two problems:-too high interior humidity-not enough (if a...
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Vapor barrier
You need to treat the walls with a vapor barrier type paint caoting such as DryLok.Otherwise, you need to simply install faced insulation between y...
over 10 years by homebild
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roof insulation
Insulating the roof rafters rarely makes any sense unless you plan to use the attic as living space. Otherwise you merely waste energy heating your...
over 10 years by homebild
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foundation/soil movement
If you have expansive clay soil, nothing that occurs as a result of it will be the builder's responsibility in most cases.It is a problem with your...
over 10 years by homebild
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Simonton ProFinish windows and Doorwall
U factor measures the conductivity of materials.I know of no window manufacturer that makes 'southern' versus 'northern' windows.The same materials...
over 10 years by homebild
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Norco windows??
It has been my experience that Norco is a brand to avoid. It is one of the lowest level of window grades available in terms of quality.Only place I...
over 10 years by homebild
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Quarter Round: How to cut at unusual angles
Unless you have a power mitre saw with angle settings not limited to 90, 45, and 22.5 degree settings you won't be able to make odd cuts.If you do,...
over 10 years by homebild
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Water leaking under foundation blocks at footer!!
Unfortunately the only way to completly rsolve the problem is by putting in a full exterior french drain system.Short of that you can only attempt ...
over 10 years by homebild
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moisture and ice on concrete basement wals
Actually, your builder is correct. There is an excess of moisture the first year in any new construction. Masonry products outgas water vapor. So d...
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