Good basement finishing jobs nowadays typically rely on the sump pump and interior French drain solution I mentioned earlier, but just as much on specialized insulation and building materials specifically designed for high-humidity, mold-friendly environments: steel studs, purple drywall, polyisocyanurate foam board insulation sealed with seam tape and spray foam and silicone sealant, a raised floor or a tile floor laid over a wateproofing membrane, and PVC trim.Your apartment here is obviously a basement apartment, judging from the window placements.

Using some expanding foam will also aid in the sealant....Will Barnard are you saying that expanding foam is by itself useful?

Low End: Painted floors with high gloss sealant.

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Would sealing the edges of the foundation (pics below) with drylok or some other sealant prevent the water from getting into my rooms in the future?

What we're seeking are more 'crew manager' type individuals that could help with the following types of activities://Begin JDInstallation Of:-Flooring-Decking-Miscellaneous metals-Woods and plastics-Trim-Cabinets-Exterior trim-Fencing-Insulation-Flashings and sheet metal-Sealant and caulk-Doors and door hardware-Windows-Paint-Tile and countertops-Carpet-Hardwood floors-Drywall and finishings-Toilets, baths, and laundry accessories-Closet and wardrobe accessoriesIdeal candidates would have the following skillsets as well:-Install simple electrical and plumbing fixtures (ceiling fans and faucets for instance)-Assist with permitting process at The City of Austin-Manage schedules, budgets, and scope of projects-Excellent communication skills and familiarity with Dropbox and text messaging with cell phones-Good organizational skills to mail receipts for use in bookkeeping-Have a proven track record of managing multiple new residential construction and/or rehab projects//End JDThey would be on site actually doing work on the job and report to one of our partners periodically.

They wanted to just do a sealant, I hired another inspector who said no-way, a structural repair was needed, so I had to pressure USREEB to do the structural repairs.

A bottle of foam sealant to keep mice and cockroaches is hinted.

That's probably not too far off right now. 30 year shingles at Lowes before tax are running about $110/sq, add in your felt, nails, sealant, tear off/lay down labor and I'm not shocked by your quote.

thread sealant for pvc, abs, copper piping.