Kenny Smith
What to do If I find Asbestos?
2 March 2023 | 2 replies
I can't find one.The Mayo Clinic states:"Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. ** Prolonged exposure ** to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath.
Mark McQuiston
Eliminating Dog Odor
29 July 2018 | 10 replies
Typically when you clean a carpet you are cleaning the surface of the fiber, and if the carpet is maintained properly this is sufficient, How ever a abused carpet will have soils, oils, urine ect. absorbed into the fiber, into the backing, into the padding and even into the subfloor.
Maria M.
Wood home built in 1946
3 June 2023 | 3 replies
It is now known that prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to lung disease."
Account Closed
To Replace the Roof or Not?
1 March 2020 | 37 replies
Where the application of a new roof covering over wood shingle or shake roofs creates a combustible concealed space, the entire existing surface shall be covered with gypsum board, mineral fiber, glass fiber or other approved materials securely fastened in place.1511.5 Reinstallation of materials.
Jeff Cantrell
Airbnb / STR Television and internet service options
4 June 2019 | 23 replies
In my own house, I pay for the fastest internet possible through the services available. 60 mbps is what I get.My friend in Kansas City has Google Fiber.
Zach Fulton
Made a costly mistake regarding asbestos(Vermiculite insulation) on my first
4 June 2023 | 3 replies
If the "Guy" that is know to the others is licensed, he may NOT be licensed as a proper business, thereby not having worker's comp insurance to cover additional workers, so, again, confirm, confirm, confirm, complete, correct, and current licensing before putting up a dime.You will also need to perform additional testing and possible removal of other elements containing asbestos; and also check for lead paint based on the age.So you don't want to be liable for anyone getting hurt, but you are OK with breathing in asbestos fibers yourself?
Henry Clark
Self Storage deal 14? Or Subdivision 3
15 June 2023 | 3 replies
Need to find out3.Water, sewer, electric, fiber access verify4.
Luis Montanez
Structure basement wall bowling issue
25 January 2022 | 15 replies
Got in the house today and the biggest problem is a basement wall crack which looks like a serious problem.Have not done a house with this type of problems so not sure how much $$$ we are taking about.My plan is to use carbon fiber cloths with epoxy.Option 2 is to use anchorsThis retaining basement wall is about 480 sq ft (60ft long by 8ft tall).
Travis H.
Carpet cleaning...
21 July 2020 | 13 replies
Actual steam could damage man-made carpet fibers or shrink natural fibers such as wool.
Sunny D.
SFH purchase: inspection red flag
25 February 2018 | 6 replies
If it was done anytime recently, then you know that the wall is continuing to move since the skim coating wouldn't have cracked if the wall wasn't moving.There are several different ways to repair a foundation without having to replace it such as steel beams, wall anchor plates, or carbon fiber straps with epoxy.