vinyl asbestos tile
The VAT will not be affected by chlorine bleach or other liquids. Chlorine basically cleans and deoderizes because it is an oxidant. Hydrogen peroxide is usuall...
The VAT will not be affected by chlorine bleach or other liquids. Chlorine basically cleans and deoderizes because it is an oxidant. Hydrogen peroxide is usuall...
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answersThanks for describing the damage a bit better. I don't know if your sill is finished natural or painted. If it is painted, a wood filler, sanding and refinishin...
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answersNot only is you toilet and sink unvented, the septic system has no vent either. The gases of decompostion rising through the toilet causing the large bubbles. Ad...
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answersEasy solution. Replace the window sill. Carefuly pull off the side casing and any other moldings that are holding in the sill. Pry off the sill and cut a new o...
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answersNot my area of expertise, but a couple ideas. You could use cleats like the ones you see on mirrors, but larger. These have a hole for a screw and directly hold...
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answersTurn the recliner over or tip it so you can see underneath. There are normally wing nuts near the hinge for the back. Tight them to increase resistance, loosen ...
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answersThe following link shows what solid blocking looks like between joists: http://www.bestdecksite.com/introJoistsPg1.htm Good luck!
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answersThis is a really wierd question...thanks. In this case you are not at all concerned with normal things like vertical loads and deflection limits. You need to pre...
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answersBerryka, I assume this is a new home to you but was built more than 30 years ago. Your inspector identified lagging that is potentially asbestos containing mater...
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answersScreen the ash to remove large or metallic material and add it to a compost pile or work it into planting beds. I used to throw it into the manure pile, but leav...
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answersIf this is a masonry chimney, I can't think of any reason not to seal the gap at the framing with insulation. It would not be a fire hazard. For multi-wall meta...
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answersConcentrated TSP, or TSP allowed to dry on glass can cause etching. If that has happened the damage may be irreversible. Hydrofluoric and phosphoric acids are b...
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answersA "code compliant second floor addition" requires one thing to start...an engineer certified plan as part of a complete building permit application. Without the ...
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answersBillhart's suggestion of using a brightener with oxalic acid is good. It can be applied using a sprayer or the detergent sipon on the pressure washer. A high...
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answersBravey, you don't miss too many, and since you missed this by a mile I assumed you had just seen something different. Keep up the good work, and go easy on me wh...
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answersIf this is a concrete pad, I estimate you need 8.7 cubic yards =((4/12)*22*32)/27. This will require at least a truck-load (forget the bags). Bravey was having...
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answersInteresting question, and a complicated answer. Because of legal disclaimers that apply to any response, please re-post your question as a new topic in the Safet...
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answersAttic vents were generally not installed in buildings like yours. Without insulation, they did not condense moisture along the roof deck. If you insulate and ti...
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answersUnderlayment should be able to soak up the thickness of the old vinyl. Since we don't know what underlayment you are using, you can do a quick experiment. Just ...
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answersYou will have to judge whether the effort is greater for repair, or replacement. To repair this wall, start by using a scraper to knock down any high spots, foll...
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