Recent content by Frank0

Thanks I'll check it out. Redoing every couple years is better than every six months.

I made the mistake of using Behr concrete stain on the front porch and rear steps/landing area. Even after using their worthless sealer (made no difference at all) the concrete easily stains badly from anything that gets wet, like leaves or a mat, left on the concrete. I don't trust the claims...

Wow that is a good question and even more reason to open up the ceiling for a look. Going to have to find a way to get this done without pissing off the owners, as we want this house and we're close on price, but also don't want to find out there was a hidden disaster once I own it.

Yeah that's what made me suspicious; why would the person who repaired it leave the stain. I think you're right though something is going to have to be done to show that it was done right.

Won't take much to fix the dry wall- just adding a little texture and painting. Was more concerned with mold or some kind of dry rot setting in if they did not fix it right.

After your reply I read about that and it said that it can detect moisture but not specifically mold. Do you think if it comes back negative on moisture that's good enough? I guess the only other thing to do would be drill into the ceiling and then use an inspection camera?

Looking at a house that has about a six foot oval stain on the ceiling below a bathroom. Current owner says there was a leak that was repaired three years ago. I find it a little odd that the repairer did not also properly re-texture and repaint the ceiling to eliminate the stain. I would have...

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God sounds like a disaster. Looking at the crack it is so small, where the water comes in, I'm not sure I could even force the epoxy in uniformly enough to get the job done. For the inside may just go over the crack and out a few inches on each side with foundation sealer. Now I know why...

Asked a place about it today, they wanted $130 for the epoxy, but I could find no consensus on whether the stuff actually works good, plus now Neal chimes in it did not work for his friend. Just found this stuff which gets good reviews and for the price may be worth trying. If I use it I will...

Thanks for reminding me.

I guess I will be doing some digging next weekend. Thanks Neal

Ice.......

What type of patch is best? Does it matter if I patch the inside now and the outside in a week? Is this a typical basement issue or should I be concerned it may worsen? House is about 33 years old. Thanks!