Noisy PVC Plumbing Drain Pipes – Cast Iron Solution
PVC piping in your home can be noisy. Cast iron may be the type of piping you need. Plumbing replacement work is not for the DIY'r.
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Dust Control During Remodeling
Construction dust should not keep you from home projects. Remodeling dust can be controlled. Your contractor should clean up daily.
Contractor Allowances
Allowances in the quote from a contractor cover items not yet selected. Financial woe can result if this budget is exceeded. Your contract should be very specific to avoid overspending projected costs.
Cost Breakdowns
The costs of building a new home or adding room additions will vary from contractor to contractor. Request a breakdown of the costs. Provide them with a standardized form to help you compare "apples to apples." This will also help you determine if your contractors payment requests are in line.
Specifications – Important Details
Plans require detailed written specifications to convey to the contractor and subcontractor exactly what's desired and how it is to be done.
How to Square Something
Square your project in order for it to be a success. Angles must be perfect. To check for square you can use a calculator or follow the instructions below.
Footing/Foundation Importance
A patio slab that doesn't have a foundation shouldn't have a structure built on top of it. Foundations protect structures from frost heaving that could crack the slab.
Causes of Ice Dams
Ice dams can form on any roof under cold weather and snowfall. When gutters turn to solid ice and the barrier creeps up onto your roof, thawing will cause a deluge of ice dam water to leak into your home. Protect your roof with an ice dam membrane.
Heating Ductwork
Your heating ductwork is okay. Your furnace and air conditioner are working and are sized correctly, but no air is coming out of some of the heating ducts. Equalized static pressure is important for air flow. As supply pipes are branched off the main supply duct, they should get smaller to provide the correct static pressure.
Exterior Peeling Paint
Exterior paint will last much longer if you properly prep the house before you actually paint. Before you apply exterior house paint, cleaning the exterior of your home well with soap and water will aid in preventing peeling paint.