Discussion Forum
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Seepage in basement
We have what look like some problems in the basement too. Please let me know what you see in these photos, and if anything should be done about them. Some…
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Trouble in the roof valley
Got another issue about the new roof: The valleys look different from both that on the former roof, as well as the neighbors. What am I looking at and what…
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More fit and finish under the roof
While checking out the bay window roof and the electrical conduit penetrating the garage roof, I saw a bunch of other things that look like they could cause water damage. …
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This can’t be good either
All of the roofing goes to the siding like in this picture: no sign of flashing anywhere, lots of j-channel. What should have been done? What should be done to make…
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Roof leak hazard?
A separate contractor put a bank of solar panels on the upper roof, and the power lines from the panels go from the upper roof to the garage roof on their way to…
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Roof on bay window looks lumpy
If you've seen "Bulge in New Hardwood Floor," you know that I've been having some quality issues with an addition under construction. We're getting close to the end, and I'm…
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Punch list for inspecting addition
I'm in the final phase of having a contractor complete a 1000 sq ft, 2-story addition, with a 500 sq ft basement. To see it, check out the attached photo.…
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Bulge in new hardwood floor
As some of you may know, I hired a contractor to put in a Bruce hardwood floor in a room where part of it is in the original house and…
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Red Rosin vs builders felt under floorng
I contracted to have a Bruce solid oak floor (3/4" x 2 1/4" strips) installed and discovered at the end of the day that my contractor is using Red Rosin paper instead of…