When I am installing a new shower, I always use peel and stick tar tape and 6mill plastic visqueen. 1st peel and stick the tar tape to the studs and stick to the top 1" lip of the base and staple to the studs.2nd over...

So, we have a bare interior brick wall to insulate. How would you typically do that? The reason I ask is because I'm not sure if there's something we'd need to do to prevent moisture from building up.

Hi all!I am in kind of a unique situation with my seller, as he is an attorney overseeing a bankruptcy case and multiple homes within the bankruptcy. Anyway, he gave my realtor and I an opportunity to go to the proper...

Hello All, I purchased a rental 2 months ago and the inspector noted that I needed to improve the ventilation in the crawl space. He noted there were slight indications of mold growth. I have now received 2 quotes fro...

I am looking at some flooded properties in Houston.  They are in various states of remediation, from nothing to having virtually been ripped down to the studs.My question refers to outside frame plywood and vapor barr...

Recently moved to FL and will rehab my first house in this climate.  1,200 sq ft house with 0 exterior wall insulation and NO vapor barrier.  The inside of the exterior walls are in good shape and have considerable de...

Hi,Back in 2013 I purchased a small commercial property without getting an environmental audit.  It was a foreclosure and rushed deal.  I’ve since heard about some environmental issues on an abutting property.  I now ...

I'm assessing a commercial property (occupied by a major automotive service tenant) and the seller has completed a Phase1, Phase2, and a Phase2 supplemental report as part of the seller due diligence package. The fina...

Considering what my options are for an old house that has no sub-flooring, just hardwood over the joists keeping it off the ground. Vapor barriers? Other? Right now there is carpet over the wood. What would you do for...

Hi everyone, I have a problem and I'm hoping someone can help me identify a solution.  I have a single family rental home and the renters have been complaining about the walls being wet and causing a mildew/mold probl...