Discussion Forum
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Caliche – Terminology
Here in Texas, we use the the term "caliche" often to refer to a stone/clay mix for driveways in rural areas, however, I was wondering if that term is used…
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Concrete patio connection to raised floor system
Project is outside of Charlotte and client wants to use raised floor construction for house, but they also want a concrete patio that is essentially "flush" at the patio doors.…
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Water Heater, What Happens if one leaks
I am considering installing a water detection device on the supply side of the water heater that would shut-off the supply when it detects a leak in the pan under…
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Insulating a Crawl Space
I have a house in Houston within an uninsulated floor/crawl space. The house is about 3-4 feet above the grade with lattice work concealing the crawl space so it is…
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Shower – Moisture
I have an enclosed shower and was wondering if the shower area ever "dries" out. I live in Houston where the humidity may drop below 90% for about two weeks…
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Sealing/Cleaning Slate/Granite/Tile
I have granite countertops with slate backsplash in the kitchen, granite countertops with standard 4" granite backsplash in the bathrooms and ceramic (porcelain) tile in the shower/tub areas. I have…