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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| water infiltration through stucco vs. roof | 10/19/2008 | Bill Rodgers |
| 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 ... | ||
| Vinyl Window Replacement | 10/19/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: Why do you recomend "NO insert installation, but do a full frame installation at all times"? I am ... A: Let's examine the reasons why someone would do an insert installation as opposed to a full frame. ... | ||
| Condensation on "NEW WINDOWS" | 10/19/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: We just had 7 new Pella windows installed in or home. We had the old case-type windows and were ... A: I would love to help you out, but you will have to give me a whole lot more information to do so. ... | ||
| Water damaged walls | 10/18/2008 | Dave Coil |
| Q: I own a 100+ year old home. Last week, I noticed water damage on the wall in the living room. Called ... A: If the plaster got sufficiently wet to transfer the water into the living space...the surface ... | ||
| hardwood floors buckling | 10/17/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: This summer we had hardwood floors intstalled from Lowes(purchased and their contractor). The ... A: First of all I would contact Lowes. And not just someone in their customer service. You want to go ... | ||
| pier and beam homes and tile bathroom | 10/16/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: We are remodeling a 75 year old home to accommodate a disabled uncle. The bathroom needs a complete ... A: I don't have any way of knowing the answer to your question without a whole lot more information. I ... | ||
| pressure tank problems | 10/16/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: Here's the story. A couple of months ago our pressure was very low. I ended up making an adjustment ... A: Re: filter - not necessarily. Changes in pressure can greatly affect filters and if it's partially ... | ||
| Replacing Asphalt Driveways (double width) | 10/16/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: Can you explain how asphalt driveways should be properly replaced? We have a double width ... A: Wow, let me first start by saying that you have obviously put a lot of time and thought into your ... | ||
| attaching a deck | 10/15/2008 | Bill Hutson |
| Q: I have a unique problem that I hope someone can help with. I have a relatively high stand alone deck ... A: Chris, I am sure you have been informed of the proper installation of the deck in the first place, ... | ||
| Andersen window restoration | 10/15/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: Our home, built around 1976-78 has Andersen casement windows and sliding doors. How do I determine ... A: For windows dating back that far I would contact an Andersen dealer, or the company itself and they ... | ||
| Condensation drips from ceiling diffuser in Winter | 10/15/2008 | Dave Coil |
| Q: I live in upstate New York State which definitely have 4 well-defined seasons. A few years back, I ... A: I would like to ask....is this condensation coming from the grill itself, or from the piping above? ... | ||
| painted log cabin | 10/15/2008 | Len Kroll |
| Q: Five years ago I purchased a log cabin that had just been painted. I have re-painted it twice ... A: James, Practically, no there is nothing you can do except wipe up the pitch until the pitch pocket ... | ||
| resealing asphalt | 10/15/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: How often should I reseal my asphalt parking lot? Once gets heavy traffic, the other is assigned ... A: The recommendation for parking lots is to seal once every other year with 2 coats, or every year ... | ||
| bathroom remodelling | 10/15/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: how do I repair/replace broken/cracked bathroom tiles. Whats involved in painting them A: Are you talking about the bathroom wall tiles or floor tiles? Also, when you say "painting" them ... | ||
| Grout Seperation Repair | 10/14/2008 | Len Kroll |
| Q: What is the easiest way to repair Grout Separation in a shower? I currently have a shower stall ... A: Glenn, It would take me too much time to describe the process in detail. Go to this site: ... | ||
| pressure tank problems | 10/14/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: Here's the story. A couple of months ago our pressure was very low. I ended up making an adjustment ... A: It's almost certainly the switch. Sounds like the contacts are shot and the fact that you have to ... | ||
| Driveway Sealcoating | 10/14/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: Was planning on seal coating new driveway (new 7 months ago), and now have been getting all this ... A: No matter what anyone of your 'experts' say, there is no way possible for water to be trapped in ... | ||
| Astragal for Stanley French Doors | 10/14/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: We have a Stanley french door in our master bedroom. Just like Terry (note of August 29, 2008) the ... A: Sorry for the delay. These things take some time to research. I am doing what I can to find you ... | ||
| Additional Beam Support | 10/14/2008 | Bill Hutson |
| Q: In looking at a home I'm interested in (built mid-70s), I could feel a slight dip in the second ... A: Fran, Boy, for that much, I'd almost come from Indiana and do it myself. Shop around very thoroughly ... | ||
| Filling knot holes and cracks in cedar siding. | 10/13/2008 | Len Kroll |
| Q: Could you please tell us the best product to use in filling knot holes and cracks in the cedar ... A: Judy, Abatron and Perma-Chink Systems both make an epoxy wood filler. This product will harden ... | ||
| annoying sound | 10/13/2008 | Dave Coil |
| Q: HELP!! I have had an annoying sound for the past 3 months in my house. I have turned off the ... A: Sound is caused mostly by movement. Is there a water line in the area...a roof vent that is ... | ||
| foam insultation | 10/13/2008 | Bill Hutson |
| Q: I have access to large blocks of black styrofoam 4x4x6 4x4x8. Can I cut these into sheets to use as ... A: Phil, While this will work as insulation, the efficiency of it will depend upon, what part of the ... | ||
| New Asphalt driveway | 10/12/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: I did a stupid thing.... paid an asphalt co. to put down about 2000 sq ft of asphalt at a bargain ... A: Well, I certainly can't blame you for wanting to save a bit of money. But unfortunately, it's bad ... | ||
| Replacement windows | 10/11/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: We are looking to replace our windows in CT and want to get the most efficient windows. We are ... A: I'm wondering who can make an R10 triple pane window if it isn't with Heat Mirror. For a low-e ... | ||
| hot water radiator | 10/10/2008 | Fred Lauffer |
| Q: I've recently had an addition built, the addition uses baseboard hot water as a heat source. The ... A: TO LEE RE: HOT WATER HEATING LINES. Lee--Please excuse the delay in responding.. My chest ... | ||
| plexiglass coverings for porch windows | 10/10/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: I live in the Adirondacks and I have a porch on my home that has eight openings that are about 40" x ... A: Call a few places and find out how much they sell 4mm (5/32") tempered glass for. That will last ... | ||
| Flashing for new window install | 10/10/2008 | Bill Rodgers |
| 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 ... | ||
| drywalling over brick | 10/10/2008 | Dave Coil |
| Q: I have one of those 8' H x 7 1/2" W brick fire place things. I want to drywall over it and install ... A: I would suggest the "red head" connectors,,If i can describe them. Most are 1/4" and they vary in ... | ||
| install trifold doors | 10/9/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: Donald, I'm building a linen closet in our laundry room along the back wall. The width of the wall ... A: You can always build up your own trifold doors by taking three louvered doors and connecting them ... | ||
| leaking bathtub system | 10/9/2008 | Dave Coil |
| Q: Good Morning, I hope you can help us with this problem. My husband remodeled our bathroom and ... A: When two panels meet but just barely dont touch...it created capalary attraction..so water is drawn ... | ||
| asphalt driveway | 10/9/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: A week ago, I had the driveway torn out and repoured at my residence. I neglected to ask the ... A: You can usually drive on your new asphalt driveway within 24 hours. My biggest tip for you is if ... | ||
| Sweat on Outside of Double Pane Window | 10/9/2008 | Donald Bosch |
| Q: On July, 2008 I had 6 "ViWinTech" replacement windows installed by Northville Lumber Co. 4 are ... A: Congratulations....this is a good thing. The dew point is the issue. this occurs when the glass is ... | ||
| brick construction issues | 10/8/2008 | Fred Lauffer |
| Q: I live in a small group of town homes taht are 5-7 years old. Many of the neighbors and I have ... A: TO AALEX RE: LEAKS AROUND BAY WINDOWS.. Aalex--The problem sounds like just plain "dumbbell" ... | ||
| Driveway sealer mishap | 10/8/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: I recently sealed my driveway. Unfortunately the weather took a turn for the worse, and it started ... A: Hey Mike! I am sorry about your mishap. We won't sealcoat if there is even a chance of rain, for ... | ||
| Water infiltration | 10/8/2008 | Bill Rodgers |
| 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) ... | ||
| Water damage sheetrock | 10/8/2008 | Bill Rodgers |
| 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 ... | ||
| marks in driveway | 10/7/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: We recently had an asphalt driveway installed. The driveway is fine in cool weather but this past ... A: This sounds like an issue that you want to make your asphalt contractor aware of. As asphalt will ... | ||
| Porch ceiling tongue and groove install | 10/7/2008 | Steve Young |
| Q: We're putting 1 x 6 spruce tongue and groove on our covered porch ceiling. The current ceiling is a ... A: Here is a great website that outlines your choices. I totally agree with the section on varnishes. ... | ||
| mobile home tie downs | 10/7/2008 | Fred Lauffer |
| Q: How far apart do the tiedowns need to be for a mobile home slab and how thick does the cement need ... A: TO NONA RE: TIE DOWN FOR MOBILE HOMES... Nona-- The codes and/or standards vary from ... | ||
| Asphalt driveway | 10/7/2008 | Sarah Leech |
| Q: I am considering buying a house that has a very steep asphalt driveway. I live in Northeastern ... A: There is not a chemical that you can apply to keep the driveway from freezing. Salt and/or cinders ... | ||
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Home Improvement--General
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Steve Young
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Expertise
I will answer questions dealing with home improvement. My specific areas of expertise are flooring (except carpeting), all types of carpentry, water treatment, and minor electrical. I have also built several treehouses and am currently considering expanding my business to concentrate on children's play areas. I love working with all kinds of wood. My favorite types of home repair/remodeling are water treatment, hardwood flooring, cabinetry, bathroom remodeling, and kitchen remodeling. I also have knowledge in residential water treatment, including filters, softeners, reverse osmosis systems and various other types of treatment systems.
Experience
I have been working in various forms of construction both personally and professionally for the past 20 years. I am currently the Owner/Contractor of a home repair/remodeling company.
Education/Credentials
I have a BS in Environmental Engineering and have done Masters work in Management Development. I have also attended various community college and fine arts classes in the Piedmont Triad area and EPA water quality certification classes.
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