Insulating interior walls
Some types of insulation are especially made for better sound insulation. Check with your local dealer or research on the web (google).
Some types of insulation are especially made for better sound insulation. Check with your local dealer or research on the web (google).
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ViewsModern homes are better sealed against air infiltration to improve energy efficiency. This means that the air in the house gets pretty stale and h...
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ViewsSolid surface is a wonderful material but requires an 'expert' to install it correctly. It must be machined exactly to insure the joints will matc...
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ViewsHave you considered the run off from the cracks between the decking boards? Might want to consider a system such as: http://www.dry-b-lo.com/ Th...
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ViewsFirst you need to specify the type of door (fiberglass, wood, steel, etc) and then ask the paint manufacture's recommendation for that type of door.
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ViewsLook to get a quality saw. A really good quality table saw can make you look like an expert while a cheaper version will never satisfy. Don't was...
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ViewsYes, Alside is a good name in siding as well as windows. Just remember that there are many levels of quality product. You get what you pay for so...
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ViewsAssume you are talking about OSB? It is a good product but is not as stiff as plywood of the same thickness. Look to your finished flooring and s...
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ViewsThis can be more complicated than it sounds. Seldom will just insulation do the sound proofing you want. Sounds transmit thru solid objects bette...
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ViewsHardiPlank is the cement fiber product and is impervious to water and rot. There have been some problems with incorrect installation (installing w...
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ViewsIt is common practice to pour the cement only where needed. For example, on a sloped lot, some of the walls may be a full 8 ft while others may be...
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ViewsGlenn is correct. By no means ever use 'plastic'. That could cause you very bad problems later. 'House Wrap' is designed to allow moisture to es...
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ViewsThat's pretty much a personal choice. We're tall so have raised our counters & sinks 2 inches above 'normal' to 38 inches. See what is comfortabl...
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ViewsYou can do it without a stud finder. Draw a light line where you want to place the bag. Tap lightly with a small hammer or screwdriver handle to ...
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ViewsMy opinion. Think you could take a 2x4 and make it long enough to span about 3 or 4 Joists. Secure it to them with several screws for each joist. ...
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ViewsThanks for the response. Saw one site where they addressed the paint problem and recommended priming with Duron Bond & Seal (http://www.southface....
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ViewsJust starting building our new home and a local builder mentioned that he had heard about problems with Hardiplank siding. Was not sure what the p...
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ViewsFor that installation where the lights may extend into insulation and attic space, the 'IC' (in contact with insulation) and 'Air Tight' will be be...
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ViewsMore and more companies are making them these days. Need to decide on gas/propane or electric. Here are a couple sites: http://www.tanklesswaterh...
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ViewsInswing doors are more easily kicked in by a burglar so an outswing door will be more secure as long as the hinges are not removeable and/or the do...
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