Discussion Forum
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Basement Insulation
I line in northern Virginia. My basement slab is about six feet below grade. I'm repairing some finished basement flood damage. I removed about 1 foot of fiberglass insulation from…
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After the Basement Flood
My new home suffered a set back with a record rainfall last week. I ended up with about five inches of water in the basement. The drywall and trim were already…
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Would You Use TP On Your House?
I am about to make the biggest investment of my life. I have contracted a custom builder to build my new home in northern Virginia. I would like to know if…
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Thermo Ply or OBS/Tyvek
During my precon meeting with my custom home builder, I was "informed" that they would be using Thermo-ply instaead of OSB sheathing wrapped in Tyvek. I told them I would…
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Housewrap or not?
My builder says that housewrap under the siding of my new home is a waste of money. I want the house wraped and taped. I have not signed the contract…