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25 March 2014 | 4 replies
Tile would be great, but possibly the noisiest option (impact noise) and the kitchen is right in the middle of the floor plan.I treated the sub floor to reduce noise, but am now considering laminate or even vinyl (due to better moisture resiliency).Is tile going to be much louder than the current existing sub floor (at least in terms of impact noise).
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13 June 2017 | 63 replies
When we flip there we usually have to tear up the floors from the top side to do whatever repairs are necessary to get a clean termite/moisture inspection, then pray we get it sold before the letter expires.
10 April 2016 | 12 replies
It's a lot easier to scrape, clean and repaint a block wall in July when your moisture in the ground is much lower.Another selling comment - make sure to disclose the seepage on the property condition report.
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30 November 2015 | 20 replies
The ag extension services here estimate that the clay based soil in North Texas can expand and contract up to 10" (+/-) based solely on moisture content.
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8 August 2014 | 3 replies
She called letting us know the leak has started up again and there is now moisture in the basement.
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7 July 2013 | 19 replies
When we took moisture readings in that area during the pre-purchase inspection, they were off the scale ... as was the odor.In this case, there was a 3/4" plywood subfloor with ~2" of hard foam (polystyrene) insulation between it and the concrete slab.
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4 November 2010 | 6 replies
In order to remediate mold, you need to remove the affected areas as well as locate/repair the source of the moisture.
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19 September 2013 | 12 replies
We've learned to inspect at least once a year or so and fix all the tiny things before they become major deals (painting outside door trims before moisture damage sets in, trees growing through decks, fence pickets loosening, etc.).
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29 November 2013 | 27 replies
Replace 1 to 2 Windows (moisture issues): $600 Miscellaneous Other Cosmetic Issues - up to $2,000.
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26 July 2013 | 6 replies
That would get the air circulating and dry out any moisture.