Judy Lipinski
Where to ask remodeling questions?
21 February 2018 | 4 replies
It has been amazing & maintenance free.I recently went to a trade show & they had several booths with much the same product we used so its getting popular & some of them are now applied/sprayed on as a 2-3inch thick walk-on insulating foam impervious to moisture.
Matthew Kozlowski
Selecting a Tenant for my first rental
30 October 2018 | 6 replies
Yeah, I’m a fan of the old folk...they’re gentle on rentals for the most part vs the younger renters.
Isaak Brown
Condensation on tenant walls. What to do?!
16 January 2017 | 9 replies
We've brought in two dehumidifiers which are helping, but I'm not sure what the root problem is or even who to ask for help.One contractor said moisture is coming through a hole in the exterior stucco, but another said no way because the vapor barrier would block it. 1st one recommended installing insulation, but I've also read this can increase condensation problems.
Tony Velez
Tenants not reporting issues as they arise
6 April 2017 | 4 replies
Tenant agrees to allow Landlord timely access to premises to do maintenance and repair.Tenant will notify Landlord in a timely manner of any damages or problems as they arise, including damages caused by Tenant, malfunction of appliances or fixtures, and water/moisture leaks and spots.Tenant will take care of the premises, keeping them clean and clear of debris.
Christina Wrightsman
How to Deny a Showing Request ?
18 August 2017 | 15 replies
I'm not their social worker as sorry as I may be that they can't seem to pay their bills.At any rate, pretending to be the property manager may be a more "gentle" way for you if you just can't say "this is the criteria I must legally follow for every person that contacts me regarding this rental property".Gail
Jack Henry
So what all really goes into rehabbing a water damaged house???
3 September 2017 | 25 replies
Dry all studs and sheathing to 12% moisture (some contractor’s use 15%).
Deke Belden
Can landlord do major repair with tenants in unit?
19 September 2017 | 2 replies
Here is the link:https://www.epa.gov/mold/printable-version-brief-g...It's a good read, whether or not there is the potential for lead based paint to be disturbed.Another booklet about "Mold, Moisture and Your Home" is also an essential communication that every landlord should be giving to every tenant.
Hongqing Yao
Is it necessary to renovate kitchen from the 80s?
25 August 2016 | 15 replies
If the existing floor is vinyl, the answer should be yes, you can because vinyl provides a good moisture seal.
Darren D. Ngo
Ask away any construction related questions.
29 October 2016 | 78 replies
With the sun beating down on roofs year round, or leaves falling and sitting there causing moisture to go under the roof and rot wood, the usefulness of shingle roofs is not a lot over 10 years.
Tes Liu
Gas Boiler/ Stone foundation dehumidifier Comments Please
17 May 2020 | 3 replies
Also, consider whether moisture is really an issue though.