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    leak at base on interior basement wall.

    A method old home builders used ways to incorporate water movement into storm drains was to use the foundation walls as a means of water transport. Water would flow into ground level flush scuttles drain into the foundations and the brick would be positioned to chute water into the basement...
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    Creative duct work ideas

    Yes^^ Right on man. Didn't think of the insulation board. I was told the flex tubbing can cause considerable air friction... It seems silly to worry about air friction. Yet I pose the question. Does distance play a factor or am i over thinking it?
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    Creative duct work ideas

    Guys, I wanna get some cold air returns to parts of my house at a minimal price. Granted the most annoying part of my project is the $$$ galvanized tubing price. 1 piece 2 piece 3 piece it all adds up. I want to run spiral duct tubing up-through my floor / corner closet to an attic adjoining...
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    Exterior insulation and siding on Stucco on block

    Did you pursue Insofast as an exterior insulation alternative? I so I would be happy to ask how that went.
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    Basement Insulation/Ceiling Joist

    I also am interested in Insofast . They claim cheaper by the sq of what studs and batts will cost .
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    Iowa farm boy

    Sounds like a huge project. I have nickel and dimed myself w/this little one story. I can't imagine having to purchase lumber/aesthetics for a Victorian while staying design relevant. -little house along a ravine amongst the trees at peace at least when the city screams-
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    Iowa farm boy

    Hey dudes and ladies. New to the forum. Got a huge project I'm working on. Basically I cruise these sites and look at other peoples comments for advice. Got the app to read on the iPhone. Looking forward to being apart of your club. Currently own a 900 sqft craftsman bungalow from 1927. I have...
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