Discussion Forum
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Soil pipe entry permitting storm water
Discovered only after new record setting heavy rains. Someone at a local hardware store suggested either trying a cement (or mortar - but it's in a tight spot), or use…
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Moisture Barrier for previous finished basement
I've got a basement with poured concrete walls. I've repaired foundation cracks that leaked and just put studs that I had moved out of the way back in place. That…
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How to Diagnose Basement water
I've got a new roof and siding. An old crack in foundation doesn't seem to be leaking. I need a very good contractor or engineer that can truly find the…
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How to remove old carpets and padding
The products are from late 60's early 70's. I vacuumed first. Started removal, then thought as a novice, maybe I should find out how to really do the job. I…
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Siding Job 2nd issue
Siding job from hell... I had attic vents/louvers one on each side of the house. One was replaced on one side with a new one. On the other side of…
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Siding Job – flaw?
New siding job does not cover top of foundation, but old siding did. What do you think? Aesthetic issue only? see photos
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Costs of Siding Project in Philadelphia Suburbs
My home has atsbestos siding that I sought to replace with Certainteed Monogram Siding. Two quotes I got came out very close, one quoted for 1900 sq ft of siding…
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Flat Roof Leaky Eve Box
I'm going to attempt a second time to repair a leak which I know is affiliated with the corner of the house and the eve box. I was able to…
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basement slab issue
House built in 1969 seems to form puddles after severe rain. Solution? Grading, sealing? Other ideas?
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Masonry – confusion over brick wall
I think I have either a veneer or face brick wall. I was told by a local person of unknown knowledge, that the homes in the area are construction block…