Asbestos in floor tile: the whole story
Now we are talking about a commercial building as opposed to residential. So the regulatory environment changes quite a bit. Let me say that stic...
Now we are talking about a commercial building as opposed to residential. So the regulatory environment changes quite a bit. Let me say that stic...
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ViewsForget the attorney for now and get the property line surveyed and staked. Let the neighbors know what you are doing and ask if they would like to...
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ViewsThe center column is clearly lacking an adequate footer. The quick solution is to temporarily shore the beam on both sides using posts and jacks, ...
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ViewsThe lack of support along the wall means the joists are running parallel with that wall and the next joist is simply under or just beyond the wall....
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ViewsRemove or break apart the suspect piece of rotted wood, break it apart and inspect the interior. Termites can often be seen in an active infestati...
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ViewsI have found asbestos in a lot of places, but wallpaper glue is not one of them. I have seen it in older joint compounds, but not in the drywall o...
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ViewsI agree with Floorcraft that a dremel may cut the laminate. A dove-tail saw is under $10, and would also do the job. The saw is a flat 2-sided sa...
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ViewsThe project will require a complete roof rebuild. The disruption of the engineered truss and replacement with new structural components requires a ...
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ViewsA hip style roof has greater surface area and requires more complex framing with compound miter cuts. Higher costs result from a greater level of ...
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ViewsInsulating the opening consists of building an inverted, insulsted box over the stairway. The box is manually moved aside when accessing the attic...
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ViewsI can't think of any way you can safely cut through the structural members of your floor. Reinforcement with angle iron just can't be rated for in...
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ViewsAsphalt can be laid over existing concrete provided proper preparation is done. The contractor probably place a layer of oil or tar to make the tw...
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Viewsmost shelves are supported by a wood strip attached across the back wall. In your case, you could align the support board along the back of the sh...
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ViewsThanks for posting back. The spray-on moss and mildew killing products can be accomplished from a ladder by yourself or a handyman. This would no...
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ViewsWire sizes for residential are noted in two parts. The 12/2 wire means 12 gauge, 2 conductors (plus ground in most cases). It is capable of carry...
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ViewsI have dealt with asbestos roofs in removals and repair. They are durable tile roofs and can last many years. Before giving up, try a few products...
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ViewsThe ledge for the cattle guard is the same as a brick ledge. The trick is to create a 6: thick stemwall with a ledge on the inside face that will ...
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ViewsFloorcraft, your points are well taken. The flooring stores are willing to measure a job and provide customer assistance in selecting a product an...
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ViewsI have done the same thing. If you just roof over the different levels, it will be visible. The fix depends on the amount of adjustment necessary....
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ViewsYou don't need thinset under laminate, just use a top quality acoustic pad and float the floor over the existing vinyl removing any raised edges. ...
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