Concrete Foundations Must Be Strong
Concrete foundations need to be durable to support the building that is built above. Concrete foundation repair can become very expensive after the entire building is constructed.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Jan 7 2006
Tim talks about a book he's reading called Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea and his new John Deere snow plow. He answers callers' questions about eliminating a tub ring, cleaning discolored grout, cutting a hole for a porcelain sink, ceiling fans, bathroom fan venting, the proper way to hang drywall and setting a toilet on new tile.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Dec 31 2005
On today's show, Tim answers callers' questions on bird netting, mold in the home and concrete around a lamp post.
Plywood
Plywood is very strong. You can use it even make plywood hurricane shutters. There are different plywood grades and plywood types such as CDX plywood and marine plywood. If you are building a home in an area raked by hurricanes, plywood is a great material to use, better then OSB.
Construction Quality Control and Bad Home Builders
Construction quality control is important to people building new homes. They want to avoid bad home builders. Quality construction and construction quality inspections are two things that are very important to people buying new homes. The trouble is, most builders do not take the time to actually define quality.
Drill Holes in Ceramic Tile
Drilling holes in ceramic tile requires sharp drill bits and a moderate amount of skill. Some tiles are much harder to drill through than others.
Door Weatherstripping Sticks to Painted Door
Door weatherstripping can stick to freshly painted doors. This can happen even if you let the paint dry overnight and it feels dry. Paint that feels dry and paint that is fully cured and hard are two different things.
Do it Yourself Roofing
Do it yourself roofing may sound like a great idea to save money, but in reality it can be a disaster. There are many important steps that must be followed to ensure roofs will not leak. If you do have friends help, do not break out the alcohol until the job is complete and leak-proof.
Ceramic Floor Tile Installation
Ceramic floor tile is not all the same. Many ceramic tiles have different hardness and wear characteristics. It is best to pick the right tile before you start installing ceramic tile.
Patching Plaster Walls
Patching plaster walls is not too difficult depending upon the size of the holes being patched. The materials used to patch plaster are special. Drywall joint compound is not an acceptable patching material.