Frozen Pipes
A fresh air intake directly next to water pipes can cause a frozen water pipe. The fresh air is required for today's HVAC systems. By redirecting the make-up air inlet down to the floor, you can provide some pipe freezing protection.
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Gun Safe
A good floor gun safe can weigh hundreds of pounds, which is why they are better then wall gun safes. Can your floor support these new biometric gun safes? Your floor should support gun safes, but proper placement for good weight distribution is required.
December 29, 2010 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
In this newsletter, winter snow arrives in New Hampshire, some great reading books, time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a kitchen makeover in just days, meet me in Washington DC, my new Chimney Repair Checklist, a tip for snow removal from shovels, and a green survey request.
Chimney Repair Checklist
The Chimney Repair Contractor Hiring Guide & Checklist will help you find the professional contractor to do your repairs. I give you the questions to ask so the contractor matches your existing mortar color and texture. This document is an Instant Download and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Chimney Repair
Can a chimney repair be done during cold temperatures? Masonry chimney repair is dicey during cold weather. Cold weather will affect the curing of the mortar. If it must be done, store bags of mortar mix or Portland cement inside for a day to get them to room temperature.
Water Heater Problems
A certified home inspector recommended replacing the natural gas supply line on the water heater installation. Should the aluminum tubing be replaced with black iron pipe, corrugated stainless steel tubing or soft copper tubing?
Rigid Foam Insulation
If you are installing rigid foam insulation, be sure know your frost depth. Foam insulation panels applied to your foundation can insulate your basement. But if the form insulation doesn't go deep enough, the home foam insulation won't keep out the cold.
Cold Air Return
Cold air return vents should be in every room. The air vents should be located at the top of an interior wall. The supply vents are located in the floor to complete the air flow cycle.
Garage Flooring
There are a variety of garage floor treatments. Garage floor finishes can range from floor paint to epoxy garage floor sealers. But sometimes the right choice for a garage floor would be a plain concrete floor.