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Manufacturers of Exterior Foundation Waterproofing Compounds

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Tim Carter

The following manufacturers make foundation waterproofing compounds for residential construction.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 1 Comment

Waterproof Foundation & Damp Proofing

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Tim Carter

A waterproof foundation is essential for any residential home. Many foundations, however, are not completely waterproofed. Damp proofing a foundation simply slows down the water penetration and does not completely waterproof a foundation.

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Structural Alternatives for House Foundations & Footings

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Tim Carter

Two structural alternatives to house foundations and footings are piles and piers. Piles are driven deep into soil while piers are columns cemented into the ground. In certain soil conditions, these two alternatives may be best to use.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 1 Comment

Forces Harmful to House Foundation & Footers

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Tim Carter

House foundations and footers are subject to all sorts of forces which can cause them to fail. Cracks in concrete footings could possibly lead to collapse of the entire structure. Among the forces acting on residential footings and foundations are gravity, soil swelling and frost heaving.

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House Foundations & Footings

Posted on August 19, 2005 by Tim Carter

House foundations and residential footings are crucial to the success of a building. Footings and foundations, when properly designed, withstand all the forces of a house. These foundation footings should be constructed from durable materials.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 7 Comments

Shower Membrane Installation

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Tim Carter

Shower membranes are fairly simple to install. The following is a cross section of a shower floor membrane. By following the instructions and tips found on this chart, your shower will surely be waterproof.

Posted in Bathrooms, Showers | 2 Comments

Shower Pan CPE Membranes

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Tim Carter

Shower pan membranes seem similar but come in different qualities. CPE membranes, especially Chloraloy, are of high quality. This shower membrane is easy to bend and cut.

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Bathroom Mildew Removal

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Tim Carter

Mildew removal in bathrooms seems to be a common practice. Mildew festers in porous grout and wet environments, then sends spores out into the bathroom. Here are some ceramic tile cleaning tips and mildew removers to get rid of mildew.

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Oxygen Bleach Tile Cleaner

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Tim Carter

Oxygen bleach cleaners, such as Stain Solver, safely remove stains from ceramic tile. Oxygen bleach is non-toxic and kills mildew and other stains on ceramic tile without harming the tile.

Posted in Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile | 2 Comments

Ceramic Tile Cleaner Products

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Tim Carter

These tile cleaner products can all be found at the grocery store. They are all ceramic tile cleaner products that can be used safely on ceramic tile.

Posted in Bathrooms, Ceramic Tile | 1 Comment

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