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• Posted in thread: Basemet wall on 07-05-2012 at 10:11 AM
  [QUOTE=CallMeVilla;74630]Your floor covering will not help. The problem is excess moisture
  originating through the floor or the wall. Basic drywallis a bad choice in basements because of
  moisture. ALW...

• Posted in thread: Basemet wall on 07-03-2012 at 12:45 PM
  Hello,I have been working on my basement (unfinished) when I have free time. I have been
  installing drywall over the last year and was preparing to paint. I noticed surface mold along
  the floor line (...

• Posted in thread: sump pump base, add concrete pad? on 12-07-2008 at 02:37 PM
  Travelover/CraigFL you are right. I was reading the responses and got suspicious. This is a new
  home. When I did the house inspection I saw dirt and debris and removed everything that was
  visible, flo...

• Posted in thread: sump pump base, add concrete pad? on 12-06-2008 at 02:17 PM
  My sump pump well is opened to the earth at the base. I would like to make a concrete pad (with
  holes) or have the sump sit on a stone. I dont like having the sand in there. Any concerns
  raised by thi...

• Posted in thread: sequence of bathroom fixtures on 09-15-2008 at 08:12 AM
  Thanks for the response.

• Posted in thread: sequence of bathroom fixtures on 09-14-2008 at 05:47 PM
  I will be servicing a basement bathroom off of a single supply line leading from a manifold
  (pex plumbed)I am wondering if there is a rule of thumb.... ex: keep the toilet at the end of
  the line...I w...

• Posted in thread: ready to finish rough-ins in basement on 09-10-2008 at 01:26 PM
  You guys ARE good! I have decided then to go with the pre-fab. I will need only corrected a
  shortened drain but considering the work and potential problems I am avoiding... better bang
  for the buck. T...

• Posted in thread: ready to finish rough-ins in basement on 09-10-2008 at 10:36 AM
  Glennjanie,That is smart idea (cut out the entire shower base to gravel); I would never have
  considered that. Although you are trippling my work. What would be the possible consequences of
  going this ...

• Posted in thread: ready to finish rough-ins in basement on 09-08-2008 at 09:07 PM
  Thanks for the replyPS ...can I pour concrete on concrete to build my slope for my shower pan?
  for example from 1" to 1/2" toward the drain.

• Posted in thread: ready to finish rough-ins in basement on 09-07-2008 at 12:50 PM
  I am finishing up my rough-ins for the toilet and would like to confirm the final steps.1)
  connecting a toilet-offset flange; do I caulk or glue?2) same with the shower drain?3) which
  concrete type sh...