November 6, 2004 Show Open
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Author Archives: Tim Carter
Ask the Builder Radio Shows
Every Saturday morning I wake up at 4:15 a.m. to get rid of the drag caused by sleep. It is worth it so that I can be alert and ready when we go on the air live at 6:00 a.m. It is important to me to give you a clear and concise answer.
AsktheBuilder.com Media Information Center
Welcome to the AsktheBuilder.com Media Center. If you are a member of the press, a public relations person, an advertising representative or you work for a building material manufacturer, this may be a good place for you to start. Advertising Your Products at AsktheBuilder.com My sponsors get results. Why? Because I figured out how Internet […]
Press-Release and Product-Review Guidelines
Do you have any idea how many press releases I get each week? Patti, my mail carrier, has let me know a time or two that I better be reading all of the stuff that's giving her a bad case of shoulder arthritis. Handling paper is a hassle, but reading an email and clicking a […]
Tim Carter’s Multimedia Outlets
If you think I just write my syndicated newspaper column each week and then kick off my shoes and relax (gosh, wouldn't that be the life!), you are dreaming. I do all sorts of other things: I am now taping five to ten short videos each week. They are loaded to a library at YouTube. […]
Wall Size and Energy Savings
Your wall size or thickness will determine how much insulation you can apply for greater energy savings. A thicker wall upgrade depends on many factors, such as costs of insulation, heating and cooling your home, temperature differences between the inside and outside, etc. Whether a thicker wall will benefit you can be calculated, and best decided before you build that home.
Plumbing Installation
Plumbing installation for drains through a line is not as easy as you might think. Your PVC piping should be sized right to avoid clogs. You will also need three fittings to create a new drainage line. Follow these tips for leak-free piping.
Why Seal Brick and Mortar? Simple – Brick Veneer LEAKS
Clear mortar sealer applied to brick and masonry houses will allow the release of water to stop rot and damage to the walls behind them. Now you can apply a water repellent to the outside of existing brick walls with a clear masonry sealer.
Ice, Frost and Water in an Attic
Ice, frost and other condensation need to be removed from your attic. Mold, mildew or rot can occur. Exhaust them with turbine vents.
Basement Insulation
Basement insulation may help keep your first floor warmer. Is insulation added to basement ceilings between the floor joists worthwhile? Insulation slows heat transfer, but choosing to insulate your basement ceiling is not the most efficient. Basement wall insulation may be the answer.