Discussion Forum
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Underlayment for LVT on concrete – so many conflicting opinions out there!
Hey Guys and Gals,I'm putting down some Luxury Vinyl Tile in basement bathroom (on concrete). Client would like added insulation on feet (radiant heating is too expensive).Hesitating to install underlayment…
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Attic Ventilation, insulation and window condensation
Hello Experts, Just wondering the following: can excessive attic ventilation and sub-adequate roof insulation (R25 in a Zone 5 northern climate) be the cause of our windows having condensation issues?…
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porch posts resting on stone patio
Hello Fellow Builders, just wondering if any of you have ever set 6" X 6" wooden posts (which support beams & rafters of a porch) directly on stone or concrete…
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2nd floor laundry room drain
Guys & Gals, if you were to install a ceramic tile floor in a laundry room on the 2nd floor of your home, would you necessarily put in a floor…
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condensation on windows in new addition
Hello All, we have had a serious condensation problem with our windows in our house, specifically in the new part of our home built in 2001. We have high end,…
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pouring cement slab in low crawlspace
does anyone have an opinion on how safe it is to work with cement as it is being poured in a shallow house crawlspace? Will I be in any danger…
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re-siding & insulating log building
Hello Breaktime members, I live in a fairly cold climate in Eastern Ontario, and as such have realized that the older log portion of our home needs re-insulating. We've redone…
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fixtures at cathedral ceiling peak
Hello Breaktime members, I'm having difficulties figuring out how to finish the drywall around a light outlet box which is located right in the peak of a cathedral ceiling. I'm…