OSB Plywood
Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials, such as osb or plywood, can get wet during construction.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
House Foundation Repair
A house foundation repair can be accomplished. Before house foundation repairs are attempted, the soil around the foundation must be solid. Once the soil is good, you can plan how to repair house foundation.
Frost on Walls
Frost in walls can form when temperatures drop well below zero. This interior wall frost is condensation from the water vapor held in the warm air inside your house. What can be done to reduce interior frost?
Roof Vent Ice
A roof vent cap can keep debris out of the vent, but it can also ice up in the winter. This ice can block the roof vents. Can the cap be removed?
Heating Systems
Extremely cold temperatures can strain heating systems. Your heating system might be working overtime to keep up the heat in your home. Heat systems should be sized to meet the heat loss calculations for your home.
December 21, 2008 AsktheBuilder News and Tips
In this issue, winter storms hit, Christmas thoughts, new EPA guidelines on Lead, patching a plaster crack, new products, including spray paint and a hand-held tool for flooring and tile. A subscriber's feedback about Made in the USA and a question about recycling dryer-vent heat.
Wainscoting
Wainscoting can add dramatic character to a room. There are a few wainscot tips when it comes to installing wainscotting. In existing homes, you will need to check how the wainscoting panel will fit around electrical outlets and door and window trim.
December 14, 2008 AsktheBuilder Special News
In this issue, ice storm hits New England and the standby generator kicks in and powers up the Carter House. Thanks for sending in those cards and letters. Last call for Stain Solver and Slate Flooring Installation eBook special sale.
December 11, 2008 AsktheBuilder News
In this issue, you will discover some great holiday gift ideas, a return trip to Boston, toilet installation question, and several books that would make great gifts. Tim offers helpful advise on the gasoline in your gas engines. An end-of-the-year Stain Solver sale and a new Slate Flooring Installation EBook and the first AsktheBuilder eGuide on roofing.
Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating is heavenly and perhaps the most comfortable heating. Installing electric radiant floor heating is not a do-it-yourself project. Find a seasoned installer who can handle radiant in floor heating and all the design specifications and piping.