Home on Concrete slab with no footing
I'm interested in purchasing a home that has been built on a concrete slab with no footing. What can be done to prevent issues from occurring with age and this ty...
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old Hunter Whole House fan is squeaking
It is terribly hot now and our attic fan is louder than we can bear with a new sound this season. It has a very loud continous squeaking. We purchased the small e...
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answersupdated 9 days ago by BV022807
sump pump level
the builder put in a raised sump pump about 12 inches high from the base of the pit.It worked for eight years and finally broke.The plumber replaced it but also p...
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answersupdated 9 days ago by BV022805
Anyone tried RadonSeal?
I'm looking to both waterproof my basement and lower the radon level. Has anyone tried the product called RadonSeal? I haven't been able to find any reviews/tes...
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answersupdated 11 days ago by BV022790
Water seepage in garage
I have a problem with water seeping into the corner of my detached, unheated garage and soaking the floor in Spring. It can occur anytime most common in Spring wi...
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answersupdated 23 days ago by leadbelly666
Moisture on top of Crawspace Vapor Barrier
Four years ago I brought my father house in southwest Virginia and started living in it which was built in 1955. The floors were solid but I notice the walls sta...
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answersupdated 23 days ago by BV022676
Chemical smell coming from concrete floors and walls
To the person who posted the chemical smell problem - I have it too! I am original owner of a 10 year old house, slab on grade (no basement) in South Carolina. Sm...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV022581
Tuckpointing contractors Chicago
A few months ago I decided to renovate my house from the outside, I live in a house that is more than 25 years old, I called one of the local companies to do a re...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV022554
How to fit 3 sump pumps in 1 pit
Does anyone have a solution to fit 3 sump pumps inside 1 pit? I want to place a big pump on the floor of the pit. I then want to have a battery pump 6 inches hi...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV022039
Mold and mildew under crawl space
I have repaired the problem that was causing moisture in crawl space, But now I need advice on removing the mildew under there, I have gotten estimates but, I can...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by atlott
Drilling hole causes river!!
Hi guys, I have a cottage with a crawl space. Pretty moist under there. I recently installed a cistern and started digging a 4’ deep trench towards the house ...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022434
repairing/replacing old footings and foundation walls
My foundation is over 80 years old, and has been neglected for most of its life. In some area’s the mortar is starting to turn to sand. Other areas the blocks are...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022391
Dehumidifier for crawlspace humidity
We live in the midatlantic and have a 5' deep crawlspace with about 8 or so foundation vents. Since we bought the place 2 years ago, we have battled moisture dow...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022384
Sump Pump - Slow, water noise trickling in pit (annoying)
I am about to finish off my basement and I am concerned that the sound of the water draining into my sump pump pit is going to become extremely annoying once I fi...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022372
Air Purifier
Indoor comfort in your home is about more than just adjusting the temperature on the thermostat. Many homeowners overlook the need for necessary components and sy...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022341
Air gap between foundation wall & finished wall
I am finishing the basement of my 1937 Northern Virginia house and have read about the insulation issues until I’m blind, particularly the discussion on this thre...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022348
Water under slab foundation
What type of contractor is best to consult to mitigate water coming from under a concrete foundation?
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV022338
Scheirich Cabinet Doors
Hello I recently bought a home with a scheirich kitchen and I have doors that need spots that need sanding/refinishing. I tried to sand down a bad spot on one o...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022082
How to snap foundation form ties?
When poured concrete foundation is done, forms ties are left protruding from inside and outside of foundation walls. How to snap those ties and what to use to pat...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022167
Mothball smell
I have seen several post for this but not many answers. I thought that I had mice in my attic and read an article that recommended mothballs. Now I cannot get the...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV022136
