demolish asphalt
Taking out asphalt is not a very technical job, just a lot of work. Most can be broken up using a sledge hammer, or you could rent an electric pow...
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almost 9 years by tomh
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Alternative vents
I am stumped on this one, but had a thought from your post. You say: **The drain vent is over the bathroom and there is none above the kitchen sin...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Chimney Cap
Most are compression fit with tabs that fit inside the chimney flue, or that tighten over the outside of the flue extension. You only want it tigh...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Deck treatment
The belt sander would level out splinters and hold up to most nails. You could sink nails as you go to keep the heads from being sanded off. It wo...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Deck splinters
It sounds like the deck was never protected with a product to prevent wood deterioration. Painting the deck surface is a high maintenance proposit...
almost 9 years by tomh
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return on investment - carport
There are too many variables here that are specific to your local market to predict the value added for a carport. For maximum return, be sure to ...
almost 9 years by tomh
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adding value through maintenance
Tough question. You offer 3 maintenance items and one addition as possible value builders for your home. The addition of a garage is the only ite...
almost 9 years by tomh
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fire hazard?
K2, thanks for all your efforts in the forums. Regarding polyurethane flammability, I don't think it will contribute to flame spread or ignition i...
almost 9 years by tomh
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best bet for adding insulation in attic
If the attic does not need to provide a storage function, your best best option is to add unfaced insulation, perpendicular to the existing. You c...
almost 9 years by tomh
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What paint was used to cause alligatoring
The cracks you describe are in fact called alligatoring. It is a serious adhesion problem that will require sanding or stripping. Most of the tim...
almost 9 years by tomh
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plaster decisions
Plaster is highly valued by people who want to keep an older structure true and original. A 1916 home probably not only needs insulated, but needs...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Determining if floor is refinishable
You are considering buying a house. Unless the current owner allows you to remove carpet and vinyl flooring to inspect the condition of the wood f...
almost 9 years by tomh
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Vapor Barriers - Exceptions to the Rule
The comment about the direction of your vapor barrier (facing crawlspace) caught my attention. For every rule there is an exception, and you live ...
about 9 years by tomh
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Garage Workshop
I think everything is pretty good with your plan and construction methods with one exception. The polyethylene film is a good vapor barrier, and n...
about 9 years by tomh
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Step Flashing
Where the roof meets a vertical wall, step flashing is required to be installed. The flashing slips under the siding and between layers of roofing...
about 9 years by tomh
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time estimate
Obviously, the contractor does not want to end up on the short end on this transaction by underbidding the work, and the insurance wants to limit i...
about 9 years by tomh
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overhang / awning
I have done this with overhangs up to 4-feet with no pillar support. I built a triangular frames from 2x6 lumber incorporating the roof slope I wa...
about 9 years by tomh
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Luan will work fine under vinyl
Luan is not a structural board, but is made with a very smooth finished face that will work well under vinyl tile. The alternative would be A-C pl...
about 9 years by tomh
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laminates
The only laminate I know of that is rated for water exposure is Mannington ICore. You can do an on line search to check out the specifications. Fo...
about 9 years by tomh
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