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Asbestos Abatement
Questions about asbestos in your home
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Basement Dehumidifiers
The proper dehumidfier in your basement can insure a true comfortable environment
Topics: 3
Posts: 7
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Basement Drainage
Draining water from around or under your basement is the basis of waterproofing and it needs to be done right
Topics: 21
Posts: 55
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Water Leak From Interior Wall?
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Basement Egress Doors
Below ground doors require special attention to avoid leakage
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Basement Egress Windows
An improper below-ground window can be a constant headache
Topics: 3
Posts: 4
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Egress frost considerations ?
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Basement Finishing
There are many options to basement finishing or remodeling
Topics: 3
Posts: 6
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my Basement
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Basement Flooring Systems
What types of flooring are best suited for a basement?
Topics: 5
Posts: 8
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basement floor covering problem ?
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Basement / Garage Floor Coating
Basement floors do not need to be finished in the traditional sense -floor coatings are a cost-effective option
Topics: 3
Posts: 6
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painting wet basement floor ?
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Basement Insulation
What are the insulations options for a basement?
Topics: 5
Posts: 7
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Good quality home insulation
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Basement Lighting
Basement lighting requires special consideraions. Learn what they are
Topics: 2
Posts: 3
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Adding Lighting To A Finished Basement
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Concrete Crack Repair
There are many ways to fix a concrete crack - some better than others, some temporary, some permanent
Topics: 19
Posts: 32
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New construction concerns
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Crawl Space
A damp crawl space can cause an unhealthy home
Topics: 8
Posts: 17
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DIY: Mitigate Water in Crawlspace. . .
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Do-It Yourself
Discussions of do it yourself projects. If you have the time and talent, we can help you accomplish your goals
Topics: 2
Posts: 3
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Carbon Fiber for a DIYer?
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Drain Tile
Draining water from around your home and foundation is critical
Topics: 2
Posts: 8
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basement drainage concern
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Efforescense
That white chaulky stuff is an indication of water seapage and degrading concrete
Topics: 1
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Emergency Sump Pumps
When that storm hits and you lse power, your sump pump will not work
Topics: 1
Posts: 2
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Flood Cleanup
Cleaning up after a flood can cause structural damage if not done properly
Topics: 1
Posts: 3
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We have been flooded
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Flood Insurance
Even if you don't live in a flood prone area, insurance may be a wise investment
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Foundation Maintenance
Like any structure, your foundation requires maintenance
Topics: 2
Posts: 2
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Basement Upgrade
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Foundation Waterproofing
Waterproofing your foundation will prolong the health of your home and aid in keeping your basement dry
Topics: 127
Posts: 203
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water in basement after a thaw
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Glass Block Windows
Glass block windows provide lighting and privacy
Topics: 3
Posts: 5
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cracking block windows
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Grading and Soil
Grading your soil so that water flows away from your foundation is critical to maintaining a dry basement and foundation stability
Topics: 2
Posts: 3
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clay based soil for grading
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Hardwood Flooring for Basements
Yes, there are hardwood floors suitable for installation in basements
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Home Warranties
Do you have appropriate and adequate insurances and warranties?
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InfraRed Thermography
InfraRed Thermography provides valuable information regarding moisture assessments, remediation oversights, energy audits, roof and electrical system inspections, and water damage investigations.
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Iron Bacteria
That red color in your pipes is caused by iron bateria that can eventually clog your pipes
Topics: 3
Posts: 51
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Major iron bacteria problem in sump
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Insulated Concrete Forms
insulated concrete forms reduce energy consumption and costs by over 50 percent when used to construct exterior walls and foundations.
Topics: 3
Posts: 4
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how to repair leaking ICF (logix)
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Miscellaneous
Subjects that do not fit in any of the categories defined below
Topics: 25
Posts: 39
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slab repair (chimney
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Mold Abatement
Mold can be unhealthy, contribute to allergies, household odors, and deterioration of your homes structure
Topics: 2
Posts: 7
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Will covering damp walls cause mold
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Mold Resistant Trim
There are alternatives to conventional trim that support and promote mold growth
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Piering Foundation Repair
Piering may be necessary to properly level a fopundation
Topics: 12
Posts: 14
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Slab-on-Grade Foundation and Soil Saturation
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Pest Control
Pests, including insects, rodents, snakes, etc., love to live in unfinished crawl spaces
Topics: 4
Posts: 13
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How did you get rid of bed bugs?
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Post Enclosures
Those obtrusive and unsightly posts can be made attractive with a variety of available enclosures
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Radon
Learn how to detect and remediate radon gas in your home
Topics: 2
Posts: 5
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DIY radon mitigation
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Repairing Bowed Walls
Bowed foundation or basement walls can be stabilized before permanent damage and foundation failure results
Topics: 32
Posts: 56
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Carbon Fiber for a DIYer?
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Residential Engineering Services
Engineering services are often required when dealing with foundation problems to insure the repair is done properly
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Street Creep
Street Creep, also called Concrete Creep, occurs as a result of the unpredictable movement, shift and expansion of concrete streets.
Topics: 1
Posts: 3
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Asphalt??
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Sump Pumps
Having the right sump pump can be the difference between a dry and wet basement
Topics: 13
Posts: 19
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Slab undermining
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Window Wells
With the growing livable basement trend, window wells are serving more purposes than just holding back dirt. They are an escape route for your little ones or a beautiful view from the basement family room.
Topics: 2
Posts: 3
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Window Wells Rising Up
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Radiant Floor Heating
Basement floor radiant heating systems are designed to heat a concrete slab, using it to conduct heat that is absorbed by the basement surroundings.
Topics: 1
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What type of Floor
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I have a humid basement and run a dehumidifier there to keep it dry and avoid mold. The humidifiers always break down after about 3 years. I was going to get an extended warranty on the one I just bought, but they only offer them for the first 3 years. Refrigerators and ACs usually last 10 years or...09-23-2022, 11:04 AM