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14 February 2025 | 161 replies
Not to mention that as your unit count increases it insulates against impact of vacancy and other unforeseen expenses because each individual unit is mitigated across a larger grouping.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
However to save money when she had the house built, she left the basement unfinished--it is just studs, insulation, and windows/doors, plus plumbing in the foundation.
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11 January 2025 | 10 replies
Also, if it's Lennar, be prepared for problems, insulation issues and therefore paper thin walls.
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8 January 2025 | 3 replies
I was thinking that the very thin hard carpet could serve as a sound insulation layer, and just installing click together LVP right over the thin carpet and the thin hard stick on tiles.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
It is naturally insulated and it captures passive heat with strategically placed windows.
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15 January 2025 | 14 replies
Last house I did all the work myself except for drywall and insulation. 1150 square feet, down to the studs, everything new except the roof and I spent $66,000.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Each of the 5 warehouses on this campus will require updates (construction of offices/bathrooms, roof repairs, paint, siding repairs, new penetrations for doors, updates to electrical, insulation, and extension of water and sewer).
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
Rockwool insulation......
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30 January 2025 | 62 replies
Roof white owned all hispanic.. hvac white owned white workers. dry wall white owned all hispanic insulation white owned all hispanic.. flat work hispanic owned all hispanic workers, floors and tile Eastern block owned Eastern block workers speak no english do incredible work.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?