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What kind of sealant to use by foundation?
I have a small gap between my patio cement and foundation wall. I’d like to seal it to prevent water from going straight down. What is the best type of sealer to use? Here is a picture of the area I’d...
View ArticleCurrent state of the art foundation waterproofing
I’m getting ready to dig up my yard and expose my foundation to waterproof it. What is the current state of the art for foundation waterproofing? I don’t mean the stuff in a bucket that is typically...
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how to attach framing to this window in concrete?
I’m looking to finish my basement. I have several windows embedded in the concrete as shown in the picture below. I was planning to put framing up in front of the concrete and run some plywood all...
View Articlemold on basement walls
I have a basement that I am planning on finishing. There was a mold problem. After washing the basement walls, I soaked them in Concrobium. I then painted the walls with a masonry waterproofing paint...
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How to better seal and/or adjust a metal cellar door / bulkhead?
First of all, I am not exactly sure what the door is called. I have a metal outside door leading to steps into my basement. I have always just called it the basement/cellar door but it seems like other...
View ArticleWhat is the best and least expensive way to update my walkout basement?
I have a walkout basement that is paneled and has a dropped ceiling with out a ceiling grid. In need of serious updating, but I have already put so much money into this house, I am looking for the...
View ArticleHow long can a water heater be without a water supply before it might be...
Because of a busted feed pipe my water has been turned off since mid December 2014. I’ve had the temperature on my water heater turned down to Low (but not Pilot) since then. Since I’m still not sure...
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Adding sink fixture to waste stack with existing sink fixture
I’m renovating our basement and I have a waste stack with a roughed in sink fixture trap arm. We are putting a wetbar on the other side of this wall probably around 2′ to the left of this waste stack...
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What is this electrical device in my basement?
Is it something to do with the doorbell? House was built in 1947 if that helps.
View ArticleWhat is the purpose of a window well for a window that is above grade?
Recently my neighbour installed window wells around all of his basement windows, but they all sit with the bottom edge about 2 inches above the ground. Do window wells serve a purpose if your window is...
View ArticleHow effective is elevated concrete for insulating moisture?
I am replacing a boiler in my basement and the contractor told me it will be better for the new boiler if he build an elevated concrete platform on which the new boiler will sit. He says this will...
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Water draining out of pipe when usage is high.
We moved into an old house and there is something happening in the basement that I need some help explaining. Here is a image showing where the leak is happening. I’ve marked where the water is coming...
View ArticleIs adding a paver patio or flower garden near a home foundation a bad idea?
More specifically, should I be concerned about creating drainage issues? We already have some leaks in our basement. I’d like to avoid creating additional problems.
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Could these foundation defects cause problems?
Attached are the pictures of newly constructed basement wall. I wonder if these defects are going to be a problem in the future? Outside of the walls have water proofing, but I wonder if these defects...
View ArticleSuggestions/advice on vapor barrier product to use?
In the basement of my house (built in 1900) in NE Ohio…Half of the basement floor is finished, the other half is dirt floor covered by a few inches of crushed stone gravel. I had a mold issue, so...
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Is a leveled wood frame for a basement floor a good idea?
Just bought an old house. One half of the basement has a nice headroom. The floor is painted concrete, and is pretty uneven and ultimately slopes towards a floor drain. I’d like a nice floor. Can I...
View ArticleIdeal Sill Plate width for new construction on 8″ block
I’ve got an addition with a new 8″ cinder block wall. I’m curious if it’s better to have a 2×8 or 2×6 sill plate? It will be waterproofed on the outside and covered with 2″ foam so there shouldn’t be...
View ArticleSuper-Insulating a Crawlspace
I am getting ready to have a contractor insulate my crawlspace. The exterior facing walls of my crawlspace are about 2″ above grade, with the remaining 2 ft 6 in – 2 ft 10 in below grade. One of the...
View ArticleInstalling a sump pump to reduce relative air humidity
I have a damp basement. There are really no big water issues because the house sits on sloped terrain, it’s just damp and musty. I’ve been running a de-humidifier, but that doesn’t seem to be taking...
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Causes of condensation in basement wall
First time home owner of 1 year old house in Southern Ontario. South facing basement wall (50% above grade) has condensation forming between polyethylene barrier and pink batt insulation. What could be...
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