What successes has anyone had in soundproofing an old building between stories (which are different apts) please? we are in between 2 tenants: we have unit 2 and live bwt our tenant apt 1 and tenant apt 3. Our kitchen...

We have a building that has a pretty rough roof, One section has been patched and I'm thinking we need to just replace the thing. Will be getting pricing from vendors but thought id check with the community about any ...

Hi BP I am trying to install bathroom floor tile, it has very old sticky tiles 2 layers on the top of ecah other, and the bottom is the original wood floor. what would be the best way to install the tile?should I use ...

HiI'm presently added a room in the basement. I'm looking for ways to eliminate as much sound as possible from upstairs. Interested in hearing from anyone that has used dynamat for sound proofing. I was originally ...

I would think as long as there is some pitch, roll would be OK, but is there building code rules that say no?

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We finally have our triplex fully rented out but unfortunately have a sound issue. It's an old building that went through a rehab last year. All 3 furnace closets are vertically aligned, so each unit's furnace is abov...

Husband and I are fixing up a rental home and want to add a patio. We have thick cement pavers and are looking for the right base material. I've heard everything from crushed granite (expensive!!) to limestone, to cru...

Hello,I am looking at purchasing a property in downtown buffalo and got some quotes on replacing the roof. The roof is 25 square, with a single pitch down the middle so nothing crazy. I just got a quote for a complete...

Hi everyone !Just went into contract on a 10 unit building in downtown Carlisle PA. It consists of a commercial on first floor and 9 residential units above. The building is approx. 100 years old. Inspection revealed ...

This place has a trashy door that looks like they wrapped a wood door in sheet metal to get it rated. I want to replace it but can't get an answer from Buildings Dept (they're still a post-sandy mess). Does anyone kno...