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| Flashing window in stucco house | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Bill, I'm having trouble figuring out how to flash my new nail-fin aluminum windows in my stucco ...
A: Building Envelope Innovations makes a non adhesive flashing called "Sure Flash" that you could use ...
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| Replacement windows. | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I am beginning to remodel my single story ranch and have decided that windows would be first. The ...
A: Insulated ( double layer ) glass is the only way to go. Depending on your type of siding and ...
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| water coming in from driven rain | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I own a 22nd floor oceanfront condo in Ocean City, MD, northside of the building (my condo unit does ...
A: I wish I was able to help you in person on this one. Typically the intersections of walls and floors ...
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| Flashing window in stucco house | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Bill, I'm having trouble figuring out how to flash my new nail-fin aluminum windows in my stucco ...
A: Wow! You've really got a project on your hands. It looks to me that you also have recessed set ...
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| waterproofing | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have an unfinished basement and i have water leaking in around my basement window. There is a deck ...
A: It sounds like you have a wood "pony" wall sitting atop your foundation. Deck connections are often ...
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| Discoloring of the stucco | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I recently noticed that the stucco wall under the windows (vinyl) had some black color. For some ...
A: You did not tell me where you live but from your description I would guess it is a wet or at least ...
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| sewer vent | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I'm having trouble with my toilet flushing. I checked the clean outs and I have flow. could it be ...
A: A plumber, I'm not but I doubt seriously that an obstructed vent pipe would affect the flushing ...
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| Prevent from rain coming in - caulk or textured concrete? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Rain comes in from a crack between the outside of window frame and the wall. I would like to fill ...
A: I would choose a color as close to the brick as you can get that way the wavy line will disappear ...
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| Prevent from rain coming in - caulk or textured concrete? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Rain comes in from a crack between the outside of window frame and the wall. I would like to fill ...
A: You should use a color matched caulking something like Xtra Bond 9500 from Premier Products. Follow ...
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| Reflective Foil | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have looked up on the internet the use of reflective foil as a radiant barrier over existing ...
A: I prowled around the web to read about the two foils you're interested in. I really found little ...
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| Water infiltration | 11/5/2009 |
Q: We have purchased an apartment that faces the sea ( 4 yrs old) . The apartment has a 1st floor ...
A: It's my understanding that James Hardie company is an Australian company. Is it their siding that ...
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| Therma Tru French Patio Door | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Bill, you stated this statement in a previous response about a Therma Tru French Patio Door : Not ...
A: Therma Tru makes a DP 50 door system that WILL solve your issue. Check them out here: ...
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| Water Ingress above double gazed window | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Sir, 3 years ago we had all new windows fitted,after 6 months we had a water leak in the top corner ...
A: I've not witnessed construction techniques used in the UK, but a friend of mine who has carpentered ...
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| Anderson Window - How to replace broken pane? | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a crack on the inside glass of an Anderson thermal pane windows. Can the insulated glass be ...
A: Yes it is certainly possible to replace just the glass. However, Anderson has made numerous types ...
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| Windows in Showers/Tubs | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Bill, In an answer you gave to Alex about windows in showers and tubs you said "According to the ...
A: No the International Building Code has not been adopted by all the States. However, the various ...
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| replacement window | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I got a quote of $15,000 (before the Energy Tax credit of $1500) for 21 SL 2700 double hung ...
A: I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with "SL2700". Is it a window brand or a line of windows manufactured ...
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| Garage Stucco Repair | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have posted questions before on this project and thank you for the help. I removed the bottom 24" ...
A: It's only important that the new wire lath lap the old lath. Under or over is not important. I would ...
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| Caulking Preparation for Acrylic Stucco Finish | 10/19/2009 |
Q: We just got a 1922 pueblo bungalow, and are preparing the old stucco for an acrylic parex finish (as ...
A: I'm not sure that acrylic means anything more than water based. I've applied elastomeric paint to ...
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| Water leaks between threshold and sweep (shoe) | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I too have been struggling with water leaking through a couple inswing exterior doors. I am in N ...
A: I've not had much luck finding replacement vinyl inserts unless you're sure, in advance, which door ...
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| Garage Stucco Repair | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have posted questions before on this project and thank you for the help. I removed the bottom 24" ...
A: Sorry for taking so long with this answer. Unfortunately my 100 pound Canine, Kamden, died on ...
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| Cavity system | 10/12/2009 |
Q: If a Stucco home is built with a cavity system does this mean you are okay or is there more too it ...
A: I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the term "cavity system". I'm sure I'm familiar with the system, ...
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| Fill A/C hole in brick wall | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My brick veneer house has a hole for a window AC unit. I would like to take the A/C unit it out and ...
A: It sounds as if you've already got a pretty good concept of your project. I suggest that if it's ...
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| Water leak door/window | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have water leaking slowly through the frame of my patio door. It's a french door with floor ...
A: It sounds to me like the water in coming under the threshold area of the door or the bottom of the ...
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| foggy windows | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I noticed that some windows around the house seem to be foggy. I would like to know if there is a ...
A: I suggest you ask the glass company about your concerns with their license. There's every ...
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| how to cover-insulate interior brick wall? | 10/5/2009 |
Q: i live in a 100+ year old brick apartment building. my bedroom flooded 2 months ago. they removed ...
A: The first question I would ask of the building owner is what measures have been taken to waterproof ...
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| foggy windows | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I noticed that some windows around the house seem to be foggy. I would like to know if there is a ...
A: I strongly suspect that the problem you are having is with condensation occurring within your ...
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| Sliding Glass Door Leaking Air | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Our sliding glass patio doors leak a lot of air during windy conditions, which occur fairly often. ...
A: First off I'd contact Hurd to see if they can offer a replacement interlock seal. Failing that you ...
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| water leak | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I had aluminum horizontal window slider installed in our windows. I however encounter problems when ...
A: Your comment about high winds could possibly indicate that someone has obstructed the weep system ...
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| musty odor to replacement windows | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I had 15 windows replaced in my home a few years ago. Recently, I discovered a "musty" smell coming ...
A: First of all, I suspect that what was left of the Anderson window was the jamb extension rather than ...
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| french doors rotting on the bottom | 9/27/2009 |
Q: We have the same problem as the previous person asked. Our patio is lower than the doors about 4 ...
A: Sorry but I do not track the questions so I do not know which question you are referring to. ...
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| leak into window framing in a stucco wall | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have had a sporadic leak in a window that is set into a stucco wall. The water drips from the top ...
A: No need to apologize for asking further questions. That's why I'm here. From your description, I ...
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| leak into window framing in a stucco wall | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have had a sporadic leak in a window that is set into a stucco wall. The water drips from the top ...
A: First of all I must apologize for the delay in answering your question. I was on vacation and had ...
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| caulking replacement windows | 9/21/2009 |
Q: We have new windows installed in our home , we really like the ripple pane windows but i am ...
A: First of all I must apologize for the delay in answering your question. I was on vacation and had ...
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| water leakage | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Our home is 6 yrs old. There is water coming in around some of the first floor windows and 1 second ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response but I've been away from the internet for at least a week, on vacation ...
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| tiles | 9/17/2009 |
Q: about a year ago i installed tiles but nothing was laid before installing the tile, only adhesive. ...
A: If your tile installation is still sound you can attempt to level the depressions with any of the ...
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| unclogging a flex pipe | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill hope all is well. Here is where I need your expertise. My Dad's down pipe from his gutter ...
A: I would try to force a garden hose up the pipe from the lower end with the water running full bore. ...
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| Patio door sill support | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a patio door that sit's on top of my cement foundation. My problem is my cement patio is ...
A: Yes this door can be resupported by drypacking the exterior of the threshold. Unforunately achieving ...
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| Vinyl Window Felt Replacement | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My home was built in 1995 using New Construction vinyl windows. The windows use white brush like ...
A: I understand your problem. Oftentimes these window frames are welded together with the weatherstrips ...
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| Patio door sill support | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a patio door that sit's on top of my cement foundation. My problem is my cement patio is ...
A: You certainly can Mark. The usual process is to use tapered shims wherever you need them to achieve ...
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| Building Paper | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I am making progress on the stucco work I am doing outside my house, but it slowed down during the ...
A: Glad to hear that your project is progressing. Yes the sun will deteriorate the tarpaper over time. ...
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| foundation flashing around windows | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have new vinyl windows coming on the 23rd and then insulation and new siding going on my house (by ...
A: Wow! that's a bunch of design issues in one question. Typically the foundation insulation needs to ...
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| gutters | 9/9/2009 |
Q: There is about a 2 foot section of my gutter that has water coming through, it appears at the ...
A: When the gutters were installed, the installer had the opportunity to apply a joint sealant between ...
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| gutters | 9/7/2009 |
Q: There is about a 2 foot section of my gutter that has water coming through, it appears at the ...
A: Joints in gutters are often a problem area because of expansion and contraction. Unfortunately once ...
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| Leaking French Doors | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am almost finished building an addition to the rear of my home in Miami. IFC block on a concrete ...
A: I use a product called "Wet Flash" by Building Envelope Solutions to seal such areas however it must ...
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| water leak | 8/29/2009 |
Q: we have a leak from the upper floor glass sliders and balcony to the lower level ceiling, the home ...
A: Let me guess you live in South Florida. Right? It's not unusual for these problems to take as many ...
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| water leak | 8/28/2009 |
Q: This is tough to put in words. I have a small water leak behind the stucco on the back side of my ...
A: Often times wind can force the water to enter through small cracks that might not even be visible. ...
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| water under baseboards | 8/27/2009 |
Q: We are buying a home and went to inspect and on the 2nd level we noticed water along the baseboards ...
A: Before I can offer you anything, I'll need to know more about the construction of the home. Is it ...
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| Leaking French Doors | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am almost finished building an addition to the rear of my home in Miami. IFC block on a concrete ...
A: While what you builder did to stop the leaking is not necessarily wrong, it is not the best ...
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| Cost to re-clad EIFS home | 8/26/2009 |
Q: We have an EIFS home and a prospective buyer just had an inspection done that found up to 40% ...
A: When you say 5400 square feet are you referring to floor or wall area? Let's assume you're going to ...
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| Painted Cedar | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My living room walls had raw, heavily textured cedar planks, and at some point they were painted ...
A: You could cover the gaps with smaller boards so as to give a board and batt finish. I would not ...
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| Stucco | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am considering stuccoing my garage, which is currently sided, to match my home. The stucco on my ...
A: Wow! You've got many nested questions there. I'll try to address them as if I were the contractor ...
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| Basement remodelling | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We are renovating our basement. Wood wall studs; "green board"/drywall; with pink R-5 insulation ...
A: From the R5 I infer one inch thick insulation and I assume 1.5" thick furring. If this is the case ...
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| Water Infiltration Casement Windows | 8/13/2009 |
Q: We recently completed construction on a home very near the ocean in Newport Beach, CA. We had ...
A: I drew some sketches of what I think you screens should look like but unfortunately There doesn't ...
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| French doors, water leaks and rotting | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have French doors exiting onto a cement patio. There are several problems. 1) Water leaks in ...
A: First of all, I invented a sill pan flashing system that is superior to either of those you inquired ...
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| Water Infiltration Casement Windows | 8/10/2009 |
Q: We recently completed construction on a home very near the ocean in Newport Beach, CA. We had ...
A: Wow! you've come up with a totally new coastal window problem. Can you say business opportunity? ...
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| Wooden casement in basement? | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am going to be installing an egress window in basement. I can get some very nice used wooden ...
A: While FREE is a good price, I doubt that you will be able to use a casement window below grade for ...
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| leaking patio door | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I did a hose test and found water coming in between the panes of glass on my patio door. It leaked a ...
A: I believe that you're describing a glazing leak. By that I mean that water is coming in between the ...
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| French doors, water leaks and rotting | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have French doors exiting onto a cement patio. There are several problems. 1) Water leaks in ...
A: Go for the new doors, but before you do ask any contractor you might choose what they think of sill ...
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| leaking basement window | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I moved into a 20 year old house in the winter. Now that it is summer, 2 of the basement windows ...
A: "...how do I fix the well and stop the water build up?" Have you identified the manner in which the ...
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| replacement door in concrete block | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I would like to have a front entrance door replaced in my concrete block (now covered with insulated ...
A: There are many types of metal door frames and just as many methods of installing them in a concrete ...
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| Window Manufacturers | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Hope you are well. I am in the process of selecting a vinyl window manufacturer in Southern ...
A: I have very little experience with Better Built so I cannot make any comment on their products. ...
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| moisture under wall | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I own a split entry house built in the mid 70's and in the winter I get frozen moisture in the ...
A: Yes I do understand your problem. The answer is that conditions in those areas are reaching the dew ...
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| Window replacement | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I live in an historic district with STRICT requirements. I need to replace the sashes of existing ...
A: Jeld-Wen makes "Sash Packs" which consist of two sashes and two block and tackle type balances. ...
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| American Homecrafter vinyl windows | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am sorry and I appologize sincerely. I said casement window but meant to write Double Hung ...
A: I was really stumbling on that one. As I said most all window manufacturers use third party ...
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| rain driven leak | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Our family room/patio roof was added on with the original roof still underneath. There is about 8-10 ...
A: Unfortunately you have just not provided enough information for anyone to answer your question, ...
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| Locate limit latch for American Homcrafters vinyal windows | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I wrote last week. I have American Homecrafters Vinyl windows. I am trying to find the Latch which ...
A: I've never encountered such a latch on a casement window. I'll need some pictures to go forward ...
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| Old Metal Flashing Around New Vinyl Replacement Windows Is Leaking | 7/19/2009 |
Q: we had old single pane metal windows in our basement that we had replaced with vinyl replacement ...
A: If I understand correctly, the water seeps under the metal flashing only when the exterior ponding ...
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| Old Metal Flashing Around New Vinyl Replacement Windows Is Leaking | 7/18/2009 |
Q: we had old single pane metal windows in our basement that we had replaced with vinyl replacement ...
A: I'm sorry but we're going to have to sort out some semantics before I can answer your questions. ...
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| weather stripping | 7/18/2009 |
Q: What is the easiest way to get new weather stripping to fit and stay in the narrow channel when ...
A: Your reference to a "narrow channel" makes me think you have modern cushion weatherstripping. If ...
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| drywall | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i just bought a block home and the inside walls are made of block , not concrete block but a smaller ...
A: Sounds like you have tile walls. In order to cover them with drywall you will need to attach furring ...
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| Brick Veneer and Water leakage | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Bill - I read the question and your post on the issue of water leakage and a brick veneer siding. ...
A: Several of those discussions started with mysterious leaks from the heads of basement windows. ...
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| Water Leak | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure what might be causing my problem, so I wasn't sure who to ask, but I'm hoping you can ...
A: It's certainly possible that missing and/or deteriorated caulking could be allowing water to get ...
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| Brick Veneer and Water leakage | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Bill - I read the question and your post on the issue of water leakage and a brick veneer siding. ...
A: I will try to address some of your questions. Weeps are simply openings through the joints between ...
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| Brick Veneer and Water leakage | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Bill - I read the question and your post on the issue of water leakage and a brick veneer siding. ...
A: There all too many ways a basement can leak. I suppose that the first evidence that a brick veneer ...
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| no weep screed on framed home garage | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Bill, I like the photo. Looks peaceful. I have a wood framed home in So Cal. The stucco around the ...
A: Your friend is correct only if you are trying to patch the new stucco into the old IN THE SAME ...
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| Steel siding to replace wood | 7/12/2009 |
Q: We are in Wyoming and I'm told steel siding with insulatioon backing is preferred here. What ...
A: Who told you that? A salesman I'm sure. Steel siding along with aluminum and vinyl siding salesmen ...
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| No drilling | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I'd like to affix a small billboard (weights 7 lb) to a stucco wall w/o drilling holes, and in a way ...
A: Yes there are numerous adhesives you could use however I believe that they would damage the wall ...
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| new sliding glass door leaks at top | 7/6/2009 |
Q: We had a new sliding glass door installed about 2 months ago on our house which was built in 1976 ...
A: Your door is improperly installed. I would not allow them to do any more caulking. "...you don't ...
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| exterior door leak | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a flat metal out swinging door that leaks. The home is only 2 years old and the door has ...
A: I've a fair impression of what you have, and what I'm sure of what you don't have. Per your ...
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| patio doors | 6/27/2009 |
Q: We recently (six months) ago moved into our custom home. This spring we experienced a heavy rain / ...
A: Regarding the hose test. I believe that hose test results are among the most subjective of measures ...
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| patio doors | 6/26/2009 |
Q: We recently (six months) ago moved into our custom home. This spring we experienced a heavy rain / ...
A: My bet is that your doors leaked because of installation errors rather that any manufacturing ...
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| water on transom window ledges | 6/25/2009 |
Q: We noticed water was sitting on the ledge between the transoms and the windows on all of our ...
A: I agree with you. An exterior "Cap Bead" is not a good trade off against a properly set piece of ...
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| replace thermoglass | 6/25/2009 |
Q: When replacing thermo-glass in a wood frame can I use 100% silicone instead of window glaze? Thank ...
A: I suggest that you use any neutral cure silicone. Examples would be GE Silicone II or Dow Corning ...
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| water on transom window ledges | 6/24/2009 |
Q: We noticed water was sitting on the ledge between the transoms and the windows on all of our ...
A: Please bear with me on this. By "ledge" do you mean the interior window surround or sill? What sort ...
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| Do I REALLY need to replace my downspout diverters? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I purchased this 1960's house 3years ago. Upon inspection, about 1-2inches of water was in the ...
A: It's too bad that you did not replace the underground piping of your drain leaders before you ...
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| residential footer | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of building my new home. I had the excavator come in and level out the ...
A: The 4' in every direction was only to facilitate being able to walk around the footing during ...
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| windows leaking from the top | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Mr. Rodgers, Yes - my house is wood frame with brick veener. Yes, the windows are similar to the ...
A: "...the dining room hasn't leaked again. Somehow I'm thinking that isn't the correct way to fix the ...
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| Windows Leaking from the Top | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Mr. Rodgers, I'm sure you are getting tired of answering the same question but here it is one more ...
A: I'd be glad to help you but I need more information first. Can I assume that your home is wood frame ...
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| bathroom window | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am planning a Master Bathroom remodeling, possibly involving replacing a window. It is on the ...
A: According to the International Building Code 2008 version any window above a tub or shower that has ...
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| residential footer | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of building my new home. I had the excavator come in and level out the ...
A: I've built several homes on clay. Oregon's blue clay is some of the worst anywhere!!! I've always ...
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| crawl space insulation and vapor barrier | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Rick, I live in Oregon and need to insulate and improve the vapor barrier of a home we purchased. ...
A: "Question 1: should I replace that sheeting to cover the dirt in the crawl space?" Yes. Plastic ...
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| Water leaking in through window | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Mr. Rodgers, We thought the previous time was a fluke we water was coming in at our kitchen window ...
A: I doubt that your problem is caused by the roofing or the gutters. If I understand your issue, it's ...
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| Resufacing Exterior Doors | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Bill, Can vinyl laminate be used to resurface exterior wood doors? Living in South Florida, west ...
A: I seriously doubt that you would be successful laminating a piece of vinyl to a door that is ...
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| no weep screed on framed home garage | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Bill, I like the photo. Looks peaceful. I have a wood framed home in So Cal. The stucco around the ...
A: "1) Okay, I visualize using a diamond saw to cut a line parallel to the ground above damaged stucco ...
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| window leaking around frame inside home at the top | 6/5/2009 |
Q: What is the likely cause and how do I, if possible, repair. My house has vinyl siding. The window ...
A: The answer is fairly simple. There is supposed to be a weather barrier beneath your vinyl siding. ...
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| Stucco repair | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a stucco wall that leaks water. There are no visible exterior holes. However, when I ripped ...
A: It's difficult to really comprehend all of the difficulties you might encounter while attempting to ...
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| Stucco repair | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a stucco wall that leaks water. There are no visible exterior holes. However, when I ripped ...
A: It sounds as if your stucco is classic three coat stucco. If I'm correct it depends on a proper ...
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| Ground Water Leakage into Basement Window Well | 6/4/2009 |
Q: In my rental home, due to heavy rain, the ground outside is soaked. Water is filling up the window ...
A: In the short term you tenant has the right idea. You're correct, adding an extension to the drain ...
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| Replacing large windows | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I live in an 1860 Victorian that was restored in 1980. The windows are very large (10' x 4')steel, ...
A: Wow! That is a beautiful structure! Most vinyl window manufacturers limit the size of a vinyl ...
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| Stucco Ceiling | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We have just bought a very old (1928) home with plaster walls and ceilings. We had a plasterer ...
A: Your plasterer is being forthright. The moisture in the plaster has caused tannin to migrate from ...
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| no weep screed on framed home garage | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Bill, I like the photo. Looks peaceful. I have a wood framed home in So Cal. The stucco around the ...
A: I was skijouring that day in Juniper Park. My wife took the picture. That sounds like a pretty ...
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| Stone Veneer | 5/22/2009 |
Q: We built our house almost 4 yrs ago, and as I was reading your answer regarding weep screeds, I went ...
A: I'm assuming that your veneer is three or four inches thick as opposed to the one inch stuff that is ...
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| double-hung window repair | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I currently have wooden, double-hung windows with nylon (plastic?) tracks (balances?) on the sides. ...
A: "I assume that the "sash" is the actual window and the "balances" are the "tracks" that the windows ...
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| double-hung window repair | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I currently have wooden, double-hung windows with nylon (plastic?) tracks (balances?) on the sides. ...
A: New balances are available from Strybuc Industries. 1-800-352-0800. If you can decide on which ...
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| Leak coming in under baseboards | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have been having a recurring problem with water intrusion. Whenever it rains heavily for a long ...
A: "I have dug out the problem areas, re-graded the soil and put rocks down for drainage but I am still ...
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| Water leaks under franch doors | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Bill, on 4/13/08 there was the same issue posted, I have the same issue but did not see a solution. ...
A: I'm assuming that you have sealed the joint between the threshold and the jamb. Is the door sweep in ...
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| Water leak below a new window | 5/13/2009 |
Q: We installed a new vinyl window into a brick opening last year. We went to the rough opening, ...
A: All brick veneers leak just as all real stucco leaks. If the wind gets up during a good rain storm, ...
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| Water leak below a new window | 5/11/2009 |
Q: We installed a new vinyl window into a brick opening last year. We went to the rough opening, ...
A: From your description I understand that you did not connect the Tyvek to the window frame. I'm ...
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| Water leak below a new window | 5/8/2009 |
Q: We installed a new vinyl window into a brick opening last year. We went to the rough opening, ...
A: Before we really get into this, I'd like to clear up some vernacular. Is the wall really a brick ...
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| smell after laundry | 5/7/2009 |
Q: hear goes i got an older style home, and single story but for some reason when i wash laundry my ...
A: The answer is your "S" trap. My bet is that your washer is dumping enough water into the drain line ...
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| replacing veneer on front (exterior) doors | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have front doors that are @ 36"X 93" solid core oak veneer. The exterior surface is delaminating ...
A: Before you attempt to remove the exterior door skin, please confirm that your solid core door has a ...
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| Existing stucco with no weep screed | 5/5/2009 |
Q: . I have a house built in the 60's in California. The exterior stucco goes down to the grade and ...
A: I'm aware that many homes are constructed without weep screeds this does not necessarily mean that ...
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| leaking casement windows | 5/4/2009 |
Q: we built a house and the framer did a very shoddy job of installing the windows and doors. when it ...
A: It's more likely that the water is entering from between the rough openings and the window frames. I ...
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| replacing veneer on front (exterior) doors | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have front doors that are @ 36"X 93" solid core oak veneer. The exterior surface is delaminating ...
A: I'm afraid that project is beyond the capability of most folks, that is unless you have a 36" ...
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| Vinyl window replacement | 5/2/2009 |
Q: For a window opening that measures 36X37.5 what size window would you get to put in that opening? ...
A: Classic window installation problems!!!!!! Some one was not clear or someone else did not understand ...
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| New Fiberglass Doors leak | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I recently built house with new Therma Tru fiberglass doors. During heavy rainstorms all of them ...
A: Did you miss the part about sealing the ends of the adjustable threshold after you adjust it? I'm ...
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| Leaks | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My question is two-fold. First, ever since my home was built, I've had leaks in several of the ...
A: First of all I apologize for the tardiness of this answer. I was busy teaching a class all weekend ...
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| structo-lite | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a tri-level home with 5 feet of exterior block showing on three sides. It has been painted ...
A: Structo-Lite is a perlited Gypsum plaster which is not designed for exterior use. In order to ...
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| Wet basement windowsill leak from above | 4/10/2009 |
Q: lots of $$$ and experts - my basement window pools water in lower-left corner, then runs down the ...
A: For starters I'm going to make some assumptions. If any of them are incorrect please ask a follow up ...
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| Ext. Metal Door | 4/3/2009 |
Q: ..I am looking to install a stained glass window in my front door. Wondering what to use to cut the ...
A: I'd drill a 3/8" dia. hole all the way through near one of the corners and then I'd use a saber saw ...
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| Leaky Window and Cieling | 3/29/2009 |
Q: We live in a ranch style house and whenever we have a rain storm water is coming in the window ...
A: Windows don't generally leak from their heads. By ranch style I assume single floor construction. Is ...
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| front door | 3/28/2009 |
Q: my front door does not sit right in the frame we have tried adjusting it but we cant get it right ...
A: If your door has weatherstripping that is in good shape at the top and sides and a good door bottom ...
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| windows | 3/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just bought windows and I think I paid to much we paid $8400 for 5 windows that are ...
A: I'm sorry but you've not given me enough information. I'd be glad to do some research for you but ...
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| removing a weight bearing wall | 3/26/2009 |
Q: we have already taken off exsisting drywall to our 16 and 1/2 foot long living room wall. It ...
A: It sounds to me that you were planning to "nest" the beam so that the bottom of the ceiling joists ...
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| water leak | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Following a water leak, I had a new roof put on along w/ repairs on the inside (new insulation, and ...
A: Given that you live in MN your concerns about concealed water are valid. However I doubt that one ...
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| water leak | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Following a water leak, I had a new roof put on along w/ repairs on the inside (new insulation, and ...
A: I hear you saying approximately one cup, but actually that's what you found, you have no idea how ...
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| replacing windows in a cement block wall | 3/24/2009 |
Q: We are going to replace several windows in the basement of an older home that my son owns. The ...
A: Depending on your construction, it may not be necessary to frame the opening at all. I suggest that ...
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| 1973 A Frame Home | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions for you please: 1. There is mold under the bathtub and a horrible fake tile ...
A: "1. There is mold under the bathtub and a horrible fake tile plastic tub surround that needs to come ...
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| Window replacement | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am going to be purchasing some fiberglass frame casements out of Canada, and they tell me that ...
A: Assuming that you have sized the replacement windows to fit the rough openings and that you are sure ...
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| lbl windows for iowa | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have ordered 12 windows to be installed 1 bay 1 garden other are casements and sliders what do you ...
A: I've only seen LbL windows in one home. My impression is that their commitment to quality ...
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| Installation of Vinyl Replacement Windows in My Basement | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Please let me know if it makes sense to remove all the wooden window jambs in my basement and have ...
A: Your contractor is exactly correct. If you seal the vinyl window directly to the masonry you will ...
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| house screed | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had landscaping done at our new home. When the hardscape was finished they had covered ...
A: Most localities require six inches of clearance between the landscaping and the exterior cladding ...
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| Windows | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1930 English Tudor house with some old single hung wooden leaded glass windows. The ...
A: My suggestion falls somewhere between repair and replacement. If your home is done in the tudor ...
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| Windows | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1930 English Tudor house with some old single hung wooden leaded glass windows. The ...
A: I understand your dilemma. Yes it's possible to repair your windows including repairing the broken ...
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| water leaking into basement | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have an issue of water leaking into my basement, I've searched the Internet and cannot find much ...
A: Basically a brick veneer is NOT a weather barrier it is actually part of a membrane drainage system. ...
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| water leaking into basement | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have an issue of water leaking into my basement, I've searched the Internet and cannot find much ...
A: Your problem probably has many layers as does your wall. First of all, is the wall above the problem ...
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| water in window well | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Every time we have a significant rain our window well fills up with water and dumps into our ...
A: I'm surprised that your excavator couldn't help you. Perhaps you should ask for another opinion. A ...
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| replacing windows in EIFS | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Bill, I am looking at a replacement window (complete pre hung aluminum clad wood windows) project ...
A: Just because you have an EIFS exclusion doesn't mean you cannot contract EIFS as long as the ...
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| replacing windows in EIFS | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Bill, I am looking at a replacement window (complete pre hung aluminum clad wood windows) project ...
A: While it is not necessary to completely remove the EIFS, many owners and contractors would probably ...
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| Window Leaking | 2/19/2009 |
Q: On two separate occasions, when it is very windy and rainy, water seeps down from underneath the ...
A: Vinyl siding is NOT a weather barrier. No amount of caulking applied the the "J Channel", the strip ...
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| Window Leaking | 2/18/2009 |
Q: On two separate occasions, when it is very windy and rainy, water seeps down from underneath the ...
A: What sort of exterior cladding does your home have, stucco, wood siding or brick veneer? The likely ...
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| corners spackle | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I'm about to start taping and spackling a room. I have a inside corner trowel/knife, what ...
A: I use a six inch taping knife to spread the mud into the corner. Get some mud on the knife, hold the ...
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| water leak in 2nd floor baseboard area next to chimney | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a house a few months ago and just found the carpet and baseboard in the area next ...
A: Even though the joint between a chimney and the siding is often a problem area, it's not likely that ...
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| Water in window well | 2/14/2009 |
Q: 15 year old home. In last year had water leak into basement room through window well in front of ...
A: The city may prohibit you from piping the downspout to the curb but they cannot prohibit surface ...
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| stucco question | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Our home has a stucco exterior. We are planning on moving in a year or so and would like to spruce ...
A: Stucco is never "repointed". Repointing refers to a process whereby the failing mortar between ...
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| concrete/stucco membrane | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have an old house which is wood framed with a stucco/concrete exterior. I broke the concrete ...
A: In order to do your job correctly you should remove at least 9" of stucco from around all the ...
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| EIFS - Risk of Purchasing House with it | 2/7/2009 |
Q: We are considering buying a house with non-draining EIFS siding. A moisture probe inspection done ...
A: 20 to 30% range? Without knowing where this structure is located I cannot condemn such readings. ...
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| Stucco - No Weep Screed | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have an 80 year old home in the Gulf South (i.e. the land of rain and high humidity) with solid ...
A: Your building would have no need for a weep screed because your type of construction is "Surface ...
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| stucco problems | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My home has stucco falling off the exterior walls where they meet the driveway because some ...
A: You have not told me if your stucco is directly adhered to a masonry structure or if your home is ...
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| silt between doublel hung replacement windows | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Several of my windows have many vertically lined grey streaks between the panes of glass. In ...
A: The vertical grey streaks sound like a breakdown of the Low-E coating that is located on one of the ...
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| textured ceilings | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i have a textured ceiling in the kitchen the sheetrock is fine so i want just the sheetrock celing ...
A: How old is this texture? I'm not exactly sure of the year but if your texture was applied prior to ...
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| Leaky door set on concrete | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I installed an exterior door on a concrete slab in my breezeway several years ago. The slab sloped ...
A: I don’t see why your shim method shouldn’t work, provided that: 1) The sealant you choose is ...
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| exterior blistering under new paint on stucco | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Approximately 6 months after new paint was professionally applied to exterior stucco, large ...
A: There's no way for me to know the reason why your plaster came loose without at least seeing it. ...
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| exterior blistering under new paint on stucco | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Approximately 6 months after new paint was professionally applied to exterior stucco, large ...
A: If the leak that loosened the plaster has been repaired you all set to get it repaired. Just be sure ...
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| Top floor excessively sweating windows | 12/22/2008 |
Q: greeting, on the top floor of my 3 family home during winter months all windows sweat excessively ...
A: Can you inspect the attic space? Is it dry in there? Perhaps the installation of the recessed ...
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| Top floor excessively sweating windows | 12/22/2008 |
Q: greeting, on the top floor of my 3 family home during winter months all windows sweat excessively ...
A: The insulation in the attic, or the lack of it is not related to your issue. If the windows are ...
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| Insulate finished ceiling | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Bill, We have an attached garage below our family room. The garage has a finished drywall ceiling ...
A: Have you contacted an insulation contractor? They generally have ways of blowing insulation into ...
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| Replacement window installation in winter | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Some replacement windows we ordered have arrived and the contractor wants to install them soon. We ...
A: There are plenty of types of replacement windows. Let's assume you're speaking of vinyl windows. Are ...
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| New windows | 12/8/2008 |
Q: We have a 1958 split level, not the best insulated. I saw your recent answer about moisture on the ...
A: I'd put no stock by anyone whose services you're not paying for, mine excepted. Unless the ...
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| moisture on inside of windows | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have anderson insulated wooden windows about 20 yrs old and this year they have started to get ...
A: "...they have started to get moisture on the inside of the glass..." Sounds like classic seal ...
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| stucco exterior | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Were thinking of buying a home in phx arizona built in 1974. It has a stucco exterior which was ...
A: Aridzona is responsible for at least as many water infiltration complaints as is Washington State. ...
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| sent wrong email last time on window ques. | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I just installed new Marvin Intergrity double hung fiberglass windows throughout the house this ...
A: You said that there was a soft vinyl weatherstrip on the exterior side of the sash. If you open the ...
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| sent wrong email last time on window ques. | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I just installed new Marvin Intergrity double hung fiberglass windows throughout the house this ...
A: We need to establish some vernacular before we can go forward. Your double hung window has a frame ...
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| condensation on inside of frames | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I just installed new Marvin Intergrity double hung fiberglass windows throughout the house this ...
A: Without knowing where you live I cannot comment on what you should expect. You say you're running a ...
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| Cedar Inserts above Windows failing! | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Our home was built in 2000 and we have had ongoing problems with the wood trim above our windows. ...
A: In order to repair that sort of problem you will have to remove enough stucco, wire lath and foam to ...
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| Cedar Inserts above Windows failing! | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Our home was built in 2000 and we have had ongoing problems with the wood trim above our windows. ...
A: I've seen plenty of these false headers cause no end of problems. It's entirely possible that you ...
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| Window Replacement | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I just had my windows replaced by a contractor. They left some unsealed sports at the connection (at ...
A: It's entirely possible that your contractor has sealed the window against water infiltration below ...
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| Water infiltration from windows | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Bill, My husband and I bought our house about 2 1/2 years ago. The house was built in 2003. Just ...
A: I'm sure that it's not your windows that are leaking. Rather it's either the installation of the ...
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| Removing a wall and... | 11/2/2008 |
Q: this may be a total bad idea, but I live in a late 80 model 14X60. its 2 bedroom 1 bath. The rooms ...
A: While I've never seen a bearing partition in a single wide mobile home, I'm still loath to tell you ...
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| stucco problems | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My home has stucco falling off the exterior walls where they meet the driveway because some ...
A: Have you considered asking a stucco contractor to look at your issue? Even if you want to do the ...
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| Casement Windows | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Bill - I have a 1925 English Tudor home that is in need of new windows. To keep the integrity of ...
A: It's not uncommon to budget $500.00 each, labor and material when replacing windows and that number ...
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| Wood Rot In window sash & sills | 10/23/2008 |
Q: We bought a 2 story all brick home of 3300 sq. ft. with wooden windows in upstate SC in 2004 that ...
A: Please accept my apology for being so late with my response but I was out of town most of last week ...
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| water infiltration through stucco vs. roof | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Bill, I apologize in advance for any incorrect terminology. First, some background: I purchased a ...
A: Your terminology not too far off. However I would need a set of drawings or at least a sketch to be ...
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| Flashing for new window install | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am adding 3 new windows to a ground floor by cutting openings in 1 inch thick stucco/metal screen ...
A: Real stucco, which is what you apparently have, is part of a membrane drainage system. Your choice ...
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| Water infiltration | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I live in a brick townhome in Chicago. Myself and most of my neighbors have been experiencing very ...
A: 1)Yes, the through the wall flashing should have been installed during initial construction. 2) ...
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| Water damage sheetrock | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My hot water heater is underneath a set of stairs inside my house. It recently began leaking and ...
A: How long was it wet? If it was only for a few days I would not replace it. Rather I would let it dry ...
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| window replacement | 10/6/2008 |
Q: i am replacing an old wood frame side by side single hung with a new vinyl. my question is what do i ...
A: If what your using is a retrofit window, you're needing a sloped sill adapter. Contact your window ...
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| possible moisture rot problems when residing | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have just installed a used doublewide manufactured Silvercrest home approx, 10 years old with I ...
A: Yeah that's a bunch of questions. First, I'd like to apologize for taking so long to respond to your ...
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| 80's "cake icing" mudding | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We have purchased a house wich has one feature wall in each room that looks like cake icing- very ...
A: There are too many variables for me to really give you a concise answer. I suggest that you ask a ...
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| regarding Basement windows leak | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Mr Rodgers, I hope you can help me a little bit with water leaking in windows when it rains hard. ...
A: Windows do not leak from their heads, window installations do. If you are getting water at the top ...
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| replacement window code and guarantee | 9/28/2008 |
Q: We purchased replacement windows for our entire house in 1999. In March 2008 we noticed the seal ...
A: Can we do this in steps? I'll ask you some questions and then you answer by posting follow up ...
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| How to dissolve Protector Wrap on window frame | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My contractor put Protector Wrap tape around the window to prevent water leak, but he left a big ...
A: I assume that the flexible flashing in question is ProtectoWrap 25XL. If so it is a rubberized ...
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| Water leaking around door frame | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have water leaking in around the door frame of a patio door on the ground floor. The door is a ...
A: If the wall is masonry or concrete you can use a 4" angle grinder with a diamond blade to Gouge out ...
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| pine siding | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Have built a porch to our house for a hot tub, Wanted the wood look so I covered the tun&grove ...
A: My area of expertise is not painting or wood finishing. I'm not familiar with "Danish Oil", although ...
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| Re-caulking home exterior | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are getting ready to re-caulk the entire exterior of our home. Our house is only 6 ...
A: I do not recommend latex caulking, 50 year or otherwise. You should look for a urethane sealant. ...
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| Window Well Leaks | 9/15/2008 |
Q: There is a small space between the window well and the outside foundation where water and some soil ...
A: I would excavate the area around the window well and reset it tight to the foundation wall. While ...
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| water in window well AGAIN | 9/14/2008 |
Q: it's me again. We just got 3-6 inches of rain (not sure how much, power is out) from Ike. I was ...
A: I doubt that water is migrating under the roadway. It's more likely that the water table is elevated ...
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| exterior door | 9/12/2008 |
Q: How can a wood door be repaired if the top sheet of verneer has peeled off? Do I just simply have ...
A: Good question and very timely as I've just agreed to tackle two doors with deteriorated exterior ...
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| Waterproof masonary from outside | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Best method to waterproof cinder block from out side?
A: There are any number of waterproofing products that are available at any building materials supply ...
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| Wet House!!! | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of having the cedar siding on our 30 year home removed and replaced. Our ...
A: How wet? do you have water inside your home? I doubt it. I suggest that the contractor get about ...
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| windows | 9/7/2008 |
Q: We own a 1978 tri-level house in Kansas. The current windows I believe are original wood with storm ...
A: Sorry but I'm not familiar with either of those windows. One thing to keep in mind is that the more ...
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| Water in window well | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We had 3 inches of rain and this is the second time in 40 years that water came through the window ...
A: If you can borrow a plumber's snake you might just be able to plunge it into the hole at least to ...
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| Water in window well | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We had 3 inches of rain and this is the second time in 40 years that water came through the window ...
A: "How do I get the gutter people to fix the problem?" I doubt that you problem is being caused by ...
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| windows | 9/4/2008 |
Q: We own a 1978 tri-level house in Kansas. The current windows I believe are original wood with storm ...
A: "I guess my basic question is do you feel it is worth the money to replace the existing windows for ...
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| windows | 9/4/2008 |
Q: We own a 1978 tri-level house in Kansas. The current windows I believe are original wood with storm ...
A: You said "...the other single hung...". Does that mean that your existing wood windows are single ...
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| basement | 8/28/2008 |
Q: but I am confused about something and need some clearly up about this,if you don't mine. you stated ...
A: There are too many variables built into your question to give you a real answer. The only way to ...
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| brass | 8/28/2008 |
Q: What's the best way to clean the brass fixtures (kickplate, lock and handle) on the exterior of my ...
A: Often these types of brass fixtures are coated with a clear finish that is meant to keep the brass ...
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| Replacement Windows | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble getting an idea of what is reasonable to expect replacing windows in our two ...
A: You can expect to pay anywhere from $400.00 to $800.00 per window, installed, depending on the size ...
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| Block Wall | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My house is cinderblock wall, located in South Florida (135 MPH wind requirement), I have read you ...
A: In Florida you need to respect the building codes very carefully. I can't imagine that you can ...
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| basement | 8/25/2008 |
Q: but I am confused about something and need some clearly up about this,if you don't mine. you stated ...
A: My apologies Kim they are furring strips not stripes. By Joists do you mean studs? If you are ...
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| ceiling refinishing | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a concrete slab constructed home of which the ceilings are finished with popcorn and have ...
A: First of all these concrete planks have reinforcing cables just above their bottom surfaces. ...
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| basement window | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have several basement windows that measure 18" by 32". I am going to replace most with larger ...
A: I suggest that you infill the opening with concrete masonry units. It will be necessary for you to ...
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| stucco finish coat | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My husband finished applying the finish coat of stucco on our entrance yesterday. While the two ...
A: Sorry the days got away from me. Real stucco can take as much as three weeks to totally cure. ...
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| stucco finish coat | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My husband finished applying the finish coat of stucco on our entrance yesterday. While the two ...
A: If the stucco hasn't cured yet, there's a chance that the color will even out when it does. Another ...
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| Patio door | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have stained it and do not want a shiny varnish. Someone told me about oil that you can put on ...
A: If you use an oil finish that is cloth applied you will likely be redoing it yearly. I realize that ...
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| ventilation | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My 80-year-old home is of brick and cinderblock construction. The exterior walls are sealed and ...
A: If your problem is condensation caused by air conditioning the interior while the exterior is ...
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| ventilation | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My 80-year-old home is of brick and cinderblock construction. The exterior walls are sealed and ...
A: I suppose that I'd first have to understand where the water/moisture is coming from. I see three ...
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| Windows- New Construction or Replacement | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We will be replacing our Casement windows very soon. Our 25 year old house has stained cedar T-11 ...
A: "Our carpenter says New Construction windows are better because they are a better product and we ...
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| Replacement Windows | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We are researching replacement window options for our 70 year old home on the coast of southern New ...
A: I have no experience with Anderson's Renewal. By insert replacements do you mean a complete block ...
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| Popping noise from windows... | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Referring to priorDate: 3/25/2008 Subject: windows make popping noise I'm a customer of Home/Devco ...
A: I reread the question from last March. It was my understanding that the manufacturer was due to make ...
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| window in steam shower | 8/6/2008 |
Q: We are building a steam shower on a corner with two exterior, operable windows. I know this is not ...
A: What sort of windows are going to be exposed to this steam shower? Hopefully not wood. I would ...
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| Replacement Windows | 8/6/2008 |
Q: We are researching replacement window options for our 70 year old home on the coast of southern New ...
A: The only fiberglass window I'm familiar with is Milgard's and I'm not impressed with it at all. They ...
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| replacement window choice | 8/3/2008 |
Q: wind.on north side of carriage house--attempt to save energy as the ones in place are single glaze ...
A: I'm partial to the Jeld-Wen brand window although there are plenty of good window manufacturer's out ...
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| replacement window choice | 8/3/2008 |
Q: wind.on north side of carriage house--attempt to save energy as the ones in place are single glaze ...
A: What sort of windows are you considering? Wood? Aluminum? Vinyl? Are the existing windows vertical ...
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| ceiling refinishing | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a concrete slab constructed home of which the ceilings are finished with popcorn and have ...
A: I'm going to guess that the slabs you described are concrete planks that make up the ceiling of your ...
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| Thermopane Windows, new construction | 8/2/2008 |
Q: We have a new home in a retirement community just outside of Houston, TX. A few, though not all, of ...
A: The condensation you are experiencing is normal. The reason you are seeing some with condensation ...
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| door jam rot repair | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My garage side door has rot at the bottom of the door jam. Instead of replacing the entire jam (or ...
A: That jamb's begging for a dutchman! How about half inlaid wood dutchman/half epoxy filler. You might ...
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| leaky basement window | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Recently the well started filling up with water during heavy rains and then leaks through the window ...
A: If the window well is filling above the bottom of the window, it will leak. I suggest that you find ...
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| Double/Hung Vinyl Windows | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Windows are only five years old. Now they are hard to open like they are stuck - sticking. How can ...
A: I suggest that you remove the sash and clean all the sliding surfaces with a rag moistened with ...
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| Sliding window leaks | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am doing some volunteer work and the homeowner complains about air and water leakage along the ...
A: If you will remove a small portion of that weather strip, draw a careful section view of it and fax ...
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| Caulking/Sealing Windows | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I plan on caulking/sealing my Anderson 200 Series Tilt Windows, since the builder failed to do so ...
A: It's certainly not worth any sort of legal effort to fix a problem that by the evidence doesn't ...
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| Caulking/Sealing Windows | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I plan on caulking/sealing my Anderson 200 Series Tilt Windows, since the builder failed to do so ...
A: I would like to have some additional information. "...since the builder failed to do so and the ...
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| windows/sheet rock | 7/9/2008 |
Q: recently purchased a brand NEW home, and when it was cold outside and the heat on inside we had ...
A: I did not read that you actually see water condensing on the glass. "...the sheet rock in various ...
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| Putting siding on a deck | 7/6/2008 |
Q: We want to put steel siding on the ouside of a deck. We do not have a siding break. Is there any ...
A: I'm assuming that your planning on bending occasional corner pieces and not every fold necessary to ...
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| Water Infiltration Problem - Windows in Vinyl Sided Home | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I live in east-central Iowa, and we've been experiencing a very wet summer so far. During periods ...
A: Vinyl siding is not intended to be water tight! Don't bother to try to caulk vinyl siding unless ...
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| Seal failures on very large thermopane windows | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have two very large thermalpane windows (Norco brand, about 9 years old) in my home. Each measures ...
A: The best way to avoid seal failure is to be sure that the IGU is properly installed. 1)The unit ...
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| Seal failures on very large thermopane windows | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have two very large thermalpane windows (Norco brand, about 9 years old) in my home. Each measures ...
A: First off, Please carefully check you warrantee regarding glass failure. ...
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| removing brick for window | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i am remodeling my bathroom. In it now is a window that is 16"x48" set at the very top of the wall. ...
A: I'm assuming that you are speaking about a brick veneer on a wood frame wall, mostly always the ...
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| Cost of Sump Pump System | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Generally, how much does it cost to have a sump pump and perimeter drain system installed in a ...
A: Any price range that I quoted to you would not be nearly as useful as asking two local contractors ...
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| water in the cellar | 6/17/2008 |
Q: We get water seeping up through the cellar floor in our 90 year old home. What is the best way to ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question. I did not receive the notice from All Experts ...
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| Deck construction problem | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I had a deck built by an unlicensed contractor and think I may have some construction problems. The ...
A: 1)"unlicensed contractor" Contact the state to see if there is any relief available from them. ...
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| Water seeping into window well from the bottom | 6/9/2008 |
Q: During a recent, extended, very heavy rainfall, in which the ground became very saturated, I had ...
A: 1. Could the drain tiles be plugged, preventing water drainage and is there a way to clean them ...
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| HVAC Trunk Condensatation | 5/30/2008 |
Q: The trunkline under my house sweats terribly in the summer especially (Tennessee-very humid). Put a ...
A: While I'm not much into HVAC, I do know that your ducts should always be insulated where they travel ...
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| Garage Door Leaks/Thresholds? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you also work with leaks from under Garage Doors, but I'll give it a try ... We ...
A: Sorry, I am not experienced with the product to which you refer. I can tell you that garage door ...
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| Water infiltration | 5/14/2008 |
Q: We have been having water infitration issues with our home every time there is a wind-driven rain. ...
A: Sure I've plenty of ideas about what might be causing your problems. In order to accurately diagnose ...
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| leaking window in basement | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Above by window there are drips of water when it rains really hard. The window is in a basement ...
A: Given that the "well looks completely dry" I do not think that yard drainage and/or condensation is ...
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| French doors leaking at window | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Bill! I have a steel french door, and water is leaking inside the house at the window (coming in ...
A: What you are describing is a leaking lite kit. Typically these come from the factory with a bead of ...
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| What's the best thing to do - with my brand new Gliding window that leaks air and water | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I just had a new construction gliding window installed to replace a cheap badly performing gliding ...
A: I would look toward the objective standards that might apply in your case. If you specified a window ...
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| What's the best thing to do - with my brand new Gliding window that leaks air and water | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I just had a new construction gliding window installed to replace a cheap badly performing gliding ...
A: I know two true things: One, All windows are manufactured to a standard. Two, The only window that ...
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| Condo water intrusion issue | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have had issues following installation of new windows and glass doors in our 7 story oceanfront ...
A: What often times happens is that the original stucco cladding serves to seal the margins between the ...
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| Condo water intrusion issue | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have had issues following installation of new windows and glass doors in our 7 story oceanfront ...
A: In order to definitely tell you where the water is entering from would require a level of testing ...
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| Condo water intrusion issue | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have had issues following installation of new windows and glass doors in our 7 story oceanfront ...
A: I do have an office in Fort Lauderdale, FL and would be willing to send my project manager to your ...
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| Mansard roof | 4/27/2008 |
Q: We want to remove the old cedar shake shingles from our "roof" (actually a "flat" rubber roof with ...
A: The state of the art seems to be something called TPO. It's a plastic roof that comes in several ...
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| Water leaks under French doors | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I installed a Masonite triple French door in Sept. 2007. The door is fiberglass with vinyl frame. ...
A: I can certainly help with this issue. However I need more information. You said "between the top of ...
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| frustrating leak problem | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Rodgers, We have a problem that no one has been able to help us with. We have a two story stucco ...
A: Let's start in the beginning. You have two leaking bay windows on opposite sides of the house. ...
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| Bad garage door opener? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I cannot find the answer to this ANYWHERE on the Net. My garage door power button has to be held ...
A: I must apologize for my delay in responding, All Experts did not alert me to your response. Given ...
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| Finishing my basement do I need a vapor barrier? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I'm finishing my basement, do I need a vapor barrier even if I have no dampness? I have no dampness ...
A: Since I don't know where you live I couldn't tell you weather or not your building code requires a ...
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| windows make popping noise | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I work in construction and have a homeowner that has Marvin windows in approx. 4-5000sf of house. ...
A: If the sound is not the result of the wind then it has to be thermal. Was the assembled design of ...
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| brick getting damaged | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Had a window replaced in kitchen 122 inches length aluminum almost 1 year ago, noticed now that ...
A: In order to help you I'll need more information than you have provided so far. Is this wet brick ...
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| new window leaking in rain | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Just moved into our house after we did an addition. When it rained, however, the brand new kitchen ...
A: Windows leak in many different ways. It would help if you could give me some information. 1) What ...
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| So water does not come through door | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Mr. Bill Rodgers for AllExperts: Thank you for volunteering your knowledge and time. We truly ...
A: If your door lacks a threshold entirely I would suggest a simple aluminum threshold such as Pemko ...
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| mold in corner of ceiling | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Our home is 18 years old It has blown in insulation. I have noticed the past 5 years that mold ...
A: Let's assume that the roof is not part of the problem. Who replaced the plastic sheeting in the ...
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| mold in corner of ceiling | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Our home is 18 years old It has blown in insulation. I have noticed the past 5 years that mold ...
A: I will need more information to really answer your question. If you could answer the following ...
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| So water does not come through door | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Mr. Bill Rodgers for AllExperts: Thank you for volunteering your knowledge and time. We truly ...
A: I'm assuming that your garage is already existing and you are having problems with water coming in ...
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| condensation | 2/14/2008 |
Q: this is a question for my son......... he has placed foil based insulation under his bay window to ...
A: I guess I'm not clear what you mean by "under his bay window...". I'm willing to reach out a bit and ...
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| new door | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old steel doors are rusting and I want to replace them with fiberglass doors. I don't ...
A: First of all, what condition are your existing door jambs in? Can you send digital pics to me at ...
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| french doors | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find information on exterior French doors. Pricing and quality. Looking for a good ...
A: First of all where do you live? What kind of exposure will they have to perform in? By that I mean ...
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| replacing doors | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Bill, I want to replace a new front door, garage entry door, and a back garage door. I met with a ...
A: If the contractor has given you a written contract that specifies a dead line when the contract is ...
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| crooked door | 2/6/2008 |
Q: When I stand in the street and look back at my front door, its crooked at the bottom. I can't tell ...
A: I would start by asking your friends if they know a carpenter that they like to work with. Next ...
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