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April Ryan Help, advise needed...
19 April 2017 | 25 replies
If you just cover what you have and paint, you're leaving moisture inside the walls that will eventually rot or mold.  
Rigo Monzalvo Fire wall on duplex Columbus OH
3 June 2020 | 14 replies
Don't forget to add the fire-rated drywall into the joist-cavities as well and be sure to fill in any penetrations of the wall with a true fire-rated product. 
Hari Narayanan Basement moisture/drainage issue
30 May 2020 | 2 replies
I am assuming this needs to be relocated outside the unit and also I need to add moisture barrier to the foundation/floor etc.It's my understanding that a regular designer cannot help with this and I will have to engage a specialist to help with this.
Dave Rav Cost of vinyl siding a home
12 June 2019 | 12 replies
That said, I focus on a very different market segment (mostly 800k to 1.5 mm on the residential side) so that dictates how I approach things.Water issues are the number one cause of litigation in my line of work so I am very focused on water/moisture management. 
Nick Coons Fire Damage Flip - Permitting & Occupancy
29 June 2022 | 3 replies
Fire damaged lumber must be removed as simply treating it will likely not do the trick down the road when the fire/ash smell starts penetrating into the home.
Nicholas Bronte Bath remodel options
24 October 2022 | 7 replies
I have come up with the following options so far:-install shower with glass block window with tile surround and bath vent fan (no idea as to how waterproof this may be)-demo old tub, wall off window, install prefab tub/shower combo and bath vent fan -reframe window to be much smaller and higher on the wall, leave existing tub, install tile surround and plumbing for shower-leave as is and hope tenants don't care about not having a showerIn most of these cases it seems to really just boil down to whether I want to have a window that can be opened to alleviate wet room moisture, or install a vent fan. 
J. Martin East Bay Meetup - Dec 10 in Oakland?
18 December 2013 | 64 replies
(damn you a thousand times moisture!)
Jason D. Mice coming from foundation?
30 August 2014 | 4 replies
Sealing the cracks would be a good place to start (good idea for water penetration, at least!)
John Nisewonger Do I supply AC Window Units?
6 April 2015 | 26 replies
Unfortunately, tenants usually do not know how to install them.I've seen cases where they've been poorly installed directing moisture towards the home instead of away from the home.
Jordan B. Fixing settling concrete porch slab?
16 September 2017 | 4 replies
Seeing that flashing was not installed, you have water penetrating between the gaps. 2nd photo shows concrete spalling (most likely due to freeze-thaw cycle) and exposed rebar now beginning to rust.