MarZia RiVera
Would you use the equity in your properties to create income
16 November 2016 | 4 replies
If you can afford the loss, if the 9.9% does not pan out or your money vaporizes into a ponzi scheme or some other scam, then it's alright.
Shannon K.
PICS: What Is This Insulation Called??
16 July 2017 | 7 replies
I use the same mask when Iam forced to work with stuff that has nasty fumes in enclosed spaces, but switch out the round pink particulate filters for organic vapor cartridges.It's a bit Breaking Baddish, but it gets the job done.
Bryce Wong
About to close on a property, but this worries me.
13 July 2017 | 7 replies
The crawl also appears to be quite moist, since there weren't any vapor barriers set up to prevent moisture from building up.I am worried that over time the soil could shift, causing the supports to give way.
Karoline Kaon
How to prepare subfloor for click and lock Vinyl Flooring
31 July 2017 | 18 replies
It's cheap, will take up very minor irregularities, is a good vapor barrier, and comes with preprinted straight lines that can help you keep your flooring oriented.
Michael S.
Basement Remodel - Northern NJ Advice
29 September 2017 | 7 replies
Here is what I am thinking of doing:remove drywall from walls to pinpoint any leaking causing high wall moisture, fix any leaksremove about a foot worth of dirt from the floor to have over 7' of ceiling heightadd cement to dirt flooring so there is flat spaceAdd a vapor barrierAdd flooringClear potential moldAdd new drywallReplace flooring and bathroom showerBecause I've never managed a project to this extent, I wanted to see if anyone had advice on how to prepare for contractors.
Olga McKinney
Leaky oil tank on property becomes a nightmare
8 February 2022 | 1 reply
My attorney has not taken responsibility for accepting the estimate.The test results I have now far exceed state recommendations and vapors are present .Most vapors Are detected in and around the master bedroomMajority of the contamination is under the foundation of the home.The attorney emailed me when we initially found out there was oil on the property that we would get all the necessary documentation associated with the cleanup.Another issue is the sellers stated that the oil tank was removed and now there is a high likelihood that the oil tank still remains undergroundAt the closing , which we were not informed was going to happen, she closed for us without our consent and did not get any of the required documentation.Atty also didn’t realize the property consisted of two lots and only acquired 1 deed at closing.
Olga McKinney
Attorney allowed sale with leaky oil tank
10 March 2022 | 9 replies
My attorney has not taken responsibility for accepting the estimate.The test results I have now far exceed state recommendations and vapors are present .Most vapors Are detected in and around the master bedroomMajority of the contamination is under the foundation of the home.The attorney emailed me when we initially found out there was oil on the property that we would get all the necessary documentation associated with the cleanup.Another issue is the sellers stated that the oil tank was removed and now there is a high likelihood that the oil tank still remains undergroundAt the closing , which we were not informed was going to happen, she closed for us without our consent and did not get any of the required documentation.Atty also didn’t realize the property consisted of two lots and only acquired 1 deed at closing.
Jeffrey Suarez
ADU CONVERSION - DETACHED GARAGE
24 February 2022 | 10 replies
Usually they're not (Low PSI, no vapor barrier, steel, etc) I would check.....
Noah McPherson
How to insulate brick buildings???
8 April 2022 | 5 replies
Usually, there is structure between with insulation.If this is not the case, you will want to cover the brick with an insulator and a vapor barrier so you don't get condensation in the wall,
Sandra Demetrius
Convert Garage to Add Value to 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath House
16 October 2022 | 3 replies
The current code is strict about living space requirement like steel/concrete PSI/vapor barrier.