Recent content by schlich

i have the unique ability to put foam on the outside of the block as i put in my basement under my house i'm using r10 foam on the outside but when im done i was thinking of putting 2 layers of foam in the basement but i cant find any good sources info the last thing i want to do is rot out the...

i see a remodel in your future with a man cave being on the top of your list

correct me if i'm wrong but don't each need to be on there own circuit due to start up amps and don't they have to be on an arc fault too

it does not matter it will work either way

is this window in a bedroom in the basement if so it has to be an egress window if so you have rules to follow which we all can help

this is a little off-topic here in we can't use #14 at all 15a must be run in #12 even when code says 15a is #14 here it's just the way the inspector is

id go with gas and the heat pump you will notice a slight difference in heating when the heat pump is running but it will save you money in the long run DON'T let them talk you into putting in electric heat you will not be happy also in your area there are energy rebates you can use to your...

all ill say is hope you have good renters insurance so if the tree does come down your covered it really up to the landlord

is the flame sensor loose or cracked it could be shorting out or it could be the mother board? i cant see the pic to see whats going on or it could be the flame sensor is not getting good contact with the flame. can you give me the mod# and ser# this furnace in made by carrier the guy that came...

someone did not put enough screws to hold the door in place i bet that door has a spring that slams the door id bet they used finishing nails for the door

i know that in k & t it was common practice seen a lot of that .but your not to do that with romex either new stuff or the old i will take a pic on the next piece i find i'm sure there is more

well the new service is in and the temporary breaker boxes is in. that all went well. but when i started to separate some on the wires and found a much bigger mess old romex that was spliced in the wall no j box no wire nuts just tape i'm surprised the house did not burn down. much more to do...

my only question is why this was not done when the furnace was put in? here we are required to line the flue when we install a furnace or water heater and if i have any doubt the age of the liner i change it out. as far as price sounds a little high to me but that could be the scaffolding.

here is a very expensive fix you can remove all the siding from the home put tyvek rain shield on the home put 2" foam on the home sealing the seams put 4x1 on that and then your siding on this will keep out moisture from entering the house. this mite work for you

here is what i would do i would replace the gutter this a deeper one add at least one more downspout but id also increase the downspout size if it came down to it id put in a plumbing system to get the water away from the house. but that being said it does not matter what you do in a hurricane...