Discussion Forum
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Is this ok? Water intrusion between footing and foundation
This is by a private home inspector. The crawl has a drain to daylight from the lowest point and gravel on top of the grade. Do you see any reason…
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Why are we leaking at this window?
Do you have any idea what might be causing an intermittent leak from the inside of this window right between the standoff of my ladder? The water is coming through…
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OVE Framing
Does anyone have experience with OVE (Optimum Value Engineering) framing techniques? If so, which techniques do feel work well? And conversely, which techniques do you feel are not useful? Thank…
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Way to flash no-flange windows?
Does anyone know of good resources for information or products on how to flash no-flange windows (without depending on caulking the trim) so that they will never leak? Thank you,
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How do insects get in?
How do tons of insects get in the house when the screens are on and the doors are almost always closed? Do they come come through the electrical outlets, the…
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Most reliable compressors?
Are Thomas and Rol Aire still the most reliable compressors? Have any less expensive companies made anything close in reliability? Thanks
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Building Houses in Canada
Do builders have to be licensed contractors in Canada to build and sell their own homes? Is there a capital gains tax on real estate in Canada similar to…
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Transparent stain for rough sawn T-111?
What type of transparent stain would you recommend for rough sawn T-111 that would complement natural cedar trim? My lumber supplier carries Penofin, Superdeck, and Cabot. Superdeck has high solids and…
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Ventilate behind furr walls in basement?
Is there a way to ventilate behind furr walls in a daylight basement? Code says we must provide firestops every 10' vertically and horizontally and foam and caulk. This traps…
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New 2006 IRC code vs. 2003?
I was wondering if someone knows if the new 06 IRC code is replacing the 03 IRC code. I need to buy a code book and suddenly I see 06 IRC.…