Backer rod is actually a round foam product that you force into the crack to give the sealer support to span the opening.

If it was I planned to shave it down a bit, if needed. 

Apartments with just some (or one) wall AC unit(s) have a tough time competing for renters there.In short, look at what your competition is offering, and try to be consistent with the competition.

The condition of the property is a big part of whether you can shave that percentage down or not. 

@Ibrahim S have been reading and studying social media marketing for the Last two months as I indented to come back to Real Estate With an Arsenal in order to re- solidify my knowledge and presence in a market i have largely been absent from for the last 5 years.

I tried cabinet rescue with a mini foam roller in white and got as good as sprayed results.

Between the firing strips is a piece of foam insulation.

I would also consider closed cell foam insulation on the joists and underside of the subfloor.

In the two occasions were we have placed laminate on a floor over a {at times} humid crawl space, we laid our own vapour/moisture barrier first and then the regular thinner foam underlayment as opposed to purchasing the underlayment with a bonded vapour barrier.Finally, I've grown to dislike laminate in stick-built apartment buildings - particularly older ones without sound deadening in the ceiling/floor assemblies - as it is loud for the tenants below.  

He’s having his crew come tomorrow, Tuesday, to fix it.