Is anyone using SIPS(structural insulated panels) for their new construction projects? If so, would you use again? Seems like there could be substantial cost savings with labor. Also, seems like contractors are hes...

Looking for your advice and expertise on Stucco siding. Anybody with experience with Stucco siding in Minnesota MN would be great.

What I know (at least I think I know):

I know that there are two (or more?) types o...

I have a 6 unit apartment building. There was a moldy mildewy smell coming into both of the two bottom units that are below grade. I fogged it for mold .I used a concrete sealer on the floor. I inspected the main sewe...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone in Memphis can recommend a good, fairly priced contractor to repair a popcorn ceiling. I have a few small cracks in the popcorn ceiling from moisture. The moisture issue is being...

Hello,I'm interested in the community's opinion regarding split face block multi family properties.  Has anyone decided not to invest in these properties due to concern around moisture penetration?  Any patterns obser...

Hello,I’m about to paint my hardie board and batten siding but have heard mixed opinions on the caulking. Do all the boards and battens need to be caulked around? I have heard not to caulk around the batten so moistu...

The wooden siding on my duplex is rotting. Can I cover it up with vinyl without taking down the wood?

I'm in the beginning stage of bath remodeling. I remodelled the bath somewhat 9 years ago which later turned out to an awful disaster. This time I'm gonna be pretty careful. I've thought of replacing the old cracked s...

Hi All,I won an offer to a home without basement and am wondering if I missed anything here. This is in Kingston and my realtor is very good and trustable and he did not warn me anything about homes that don't have a ...

My family recently purchased a house built in 1970 in the Houston, TX area. There has been significant moisture intrusion around windows and thru roof leaks. Mold inside the walls has been removed and the house was tr...