Discussion Forum
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Is a better OSB better for basement subfloor than cheaper OSB?
I need to make a determination on an OSB product for my basement subfloor. There are no basement moisture problems. But I do have a very active sump pump that…
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Why did my drainage tiles fail me?
~2 yr.old house with drainage tiles laid by the footers and under the basement slab. I've been hearing the sump pump cycle every minute or so for several weeks now,…
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Am I asking too much of my contractor?
Contractor built my steam shower without using vapor barriers behind the CBUs. A year later (within warranty) drywall around the shower starts to bubble. Call him back and he admits…
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Removing construction adhesive
Anyone know how to remove this stuff? I have a corian cap for a shower curb that needs to be reinstalled. Before I take an old chisel to it, maybe…
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Finishing stairs that were built offsite
I have a set of switchback stairs installed that were built off-site and that were to be carpeted. How do I trim it out with hardwood treads and risers? The…
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Steam shower failure
Builders--what do you do differently from the traditional tile shower with a steam shower? My understanding is a traditional shower goes like this: Pre-slope deck mud, membrane up to 12"…
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Cement backer board spacing?
How critical is the 1/8" gap between cement backer boards? In a thin-set application, won't this space be filled with thin-set and be rigid anyway?
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twist on Engler’s basement insulation?
I have an unfinished basement in which I'd like to use Engler's EPS technique. Problem is Building Dept. required the studs/fiberglass/plastic combo installed at end of construction. Rather than tearing…
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my frozen pipes
I have a small (1200 sf) building that has a crawl space. I had the plumbing completely redone (with copper) when we renovated the building for office space. Well, I…
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patching leak in situ?
I installed a second sump pump and had to cut into the existing drain. Now there is a small drip in my PVC connection. I'd rather not take it apart…