Recent content by joecairl

You may have already got the answer, but I will post here anyway. There are a couple things to consider. First, since you don't know exactly what was applied to the cabinets, you probably don't want to short cut the work and have to redo it after everything dries. Do you plan on staining or...

Thanks for clearing that up for me InspectorD. I plan on living in this house for a while at least so I guess I have some decisions to make on the type of repair to do here. I certainly have to consider the depth of a project like applying stucco to the 100 square foot section on the side of...

My wife an I are shopping different materials right now. Of course we are in a major metro area (just south of Minneapolis) so we have a lot of choices. Right now with the real estate market the way it is you can really wheel and deal. However, don't be affraid to shop around and spend a lot...

I have taken the pressure washer to the foundation block and found most of the area in question to be in fairly good shape. There was an area of 2-3 blocks that is crumbling pretty good 1/2 in or so. In response to the stucco repair: Wouldn't I be covering up the block and blocking my view of...

I guess I have one more question. You recommend the sand and stucco repair, but what about quickrete. Could I just repair with quickrete? Also, I bought Dry-loc to seal the block. Should I paint the sealer on then repair, then reseal and paint?

I will certainly take some pictures and post them to this thread.

I own a split-entry home where the foundation block is exposed about 4 feet above ground on either side of the house. On one side I have started notice a significant amount of paint lifting and flaking away. Last night as I was preparing the surface for Dry-Lok I noticed some spawling as well...