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    Insulating "ceiling" of conditioned crawlspace

    I can't speak to the moisture/condensation issue, but I learned one thing for sure about spray-on foam. It's horrible to remove. My stud bays were filled with plumbing runs, Romex, and TV and audio wires. Foam is a one-way experiment IMHO. If I really wanted to try this, and I remained unsure...
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    Using SDR-35 for Patio Drains

    I did the same thing with 3" PVC - but I had an 80-foot run out to the curb. Worse, I had only 18" drop for the distance. I knew it might not work well. but decided it was worth trying out. If it failed I could just put the downspouts back where they were. Sadly, it can't keep up with heavy...
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    Do termites like OSB?

    I know that termites will eat almost any wood, but prefer some over others. Where does OSB rate on termite's list of preferences? Will they eat it before redwood, or after? How does it rate compared to fir?
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    Southern Cal Newbie

    I'm completely rebuilding my 60's California ranch house after a serious fire burnt the roof off. The firemen saved the walls - but when they bring a 3 inch hose inside your house the water gets anything the fire missed. It's almost a new housebuilt on the old slab.
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