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  1. Working w/concrete

    Started by mark petty, 07-28-2010 08:38 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,489
    mark petty
    07-29-2010, 03:05 AM Go to last post

  2. wood moisture readings in LVL

    Started by Bruce King, 07-04-2010 07:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,329
    Dom D'Agostino
    07-05-2010, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Wood Foundation

    Started by Jim Dull, 01-12-2008 03:59 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,500
    Trent Tarter
    01-12-2008, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  4. Wood Foundation

    Started by Thomas Jones, 08-02-2012 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,822
    Garry Blankenship
    08-07-2012, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  5. Wood embedded in concrete foundation

    Started by John Kogel, 02-15-2014 10:00 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,412
    Billy Stephens
    02-16-2014, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  6. Wood Boring Beetle Dust

    Started by Matt Fellman, 11-19-2010 09:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,953
    Tim Allison
    11-25-2010, 12:36 AM Go to last post

  7. wiring in unfinished basement area

    Started by daniel nantell, 10-29-2009 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,301
    Mike Schulz
    11-01-2009, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  8. Window Lentils

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 10-04-2007 06:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 17,536
    Zane Remenda
    03-14-2012, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  9. White stuff on soil

    Started by Martin lehman, 04-05-2007 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,268
    Greg D. Dames
    02-26-2008, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  10. white powdery deposits...???

    Started by Ron Bishop, 08-29-2007 03:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,476
    Billy Stephens
    08-30-2007, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  11. White mold in crawl space.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-26-2008 12:00 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 66,078
    Cobra Cook
    09-15-2009, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  12. Unhappy which came first? how to tell

    Started by timjimbob, 09-17-2015 06:16 AM
    break, foundation, issues, pipe, sewer
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,129
    Jim Luttrall
    09-17-2015, 11:38 AM Go to last post

  13. When the rebar started appling in poured concrete footing and foundation

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-08-2013 09:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,640
    S Young
    06-10-2013, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  14. whats going on with this concrete block?

    Started by Ryan Murphy, 11-12-2017 08:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,346
    John Kogel
    11-15-2017, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  15. What's it called again when the soil cracks excessivly?

    Started by Marc M, 09-20-2008 09:22 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,772
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2008, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  16. What on Earth (if from earth)?

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-19-2015 01:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,391
    Dave Hahn
    06-19-2015, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  17. what kind of piers?

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 07-31-2008 02:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,706
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2008, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  18. What kind of crawlspace system is this?

    Started by Stephen Houmard, 04-06-2009 04:52 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,929
    Ron Bibler
    04-06-2009, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  19. What is this called?

    Started by Rick Burkman, 11-07-2009 04:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,168
    John Kogel
    11-07-2009, 09:17 PM Go to last post

  20. What is a "bent & beam"?

    Started by John Kogel, 11-22-2009 10:08 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 20,358
    Bruce Breedlove
    11-25-2009, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  21. What could cause this...

    Started by Dick Moran, 10-09-2009 09:23 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,426
    Dick Moran
    10-09-2009, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  22. Question What causes a crack like this?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-30-2013 09:54 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,985
    Mike Kleisch
    11-22-2013, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  23. What caused this

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 06-03-2008 06:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,646
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2008, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  24. What are these vents for?

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-10-2007 07:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,721
    Jack Feldmann
    05-21-2007, 04:09 AM Go to last post

  25. Wet crawlspace and I get the phone call

    Started by Sean Bacon, 06-25-2010 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,280
    James Duffin
    06-26-2010, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  26. way of tying on foundation of an addition?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-25-2011 02:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,840
    Kristi Silber
    10-25-2011, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  27. Water stained garage foundation

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 12-16-2007 02:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,224
    Jerry Peck
    12-17-2007, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  28. voids in block foundation

    Started by John Arnold, 03-29-2013 05:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,834
    Mike Kleisch
    04-04-2013, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  29. Visqueen attached to floor joists

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-25-2009 04:31 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,326
    Jim Luttrall
    06-26-2009, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  30. Verticle crack on exterior bricks of house

    Started by James Chew, 02-15-2016 08:53 AM
    bricks, crack, home, house, verticle
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,669
    Raymond Wand
    02-18-2016, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  31. vertical foundation crack loose parge coat

    Started by ywongyzh, 12-08-2010 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,596
    ywongyzh
    12-11-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  32. vented vs unvented crawlspace

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-16-2018 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,561
    John Dirks Jr
    01-17-2018, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  33. vented crawl

    Started by Eric Smith, 03-02-2012 06:44 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,417
    Eric Smith
    03-02-2012, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  34. Vapor barrier tacked to crawl decking

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-14-2007 10:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,306
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-15-2007, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  35. Question Vapor Barrier Needed?

    Started by Sean Bacon, 08-27-2007 08:30 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,081
    Billy Stephens
    08-28-2007, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  36. Vapor barrier installed on ceiling of crawl space question.

    Started by Michael Potter, 08-20-2014 07:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,599
    Don Putnam
    08-25-2014, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  37. Vapor barrier

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-18-2008 09:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,013
    Jerry Peck
    08-19-2008, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  38. Urine Stains on Posts OR?...?

    Started by Tan Da, 04-07-2015 10:54 PM
    crawl, pesticide, posts, stains, urine 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,419
    Jack Feldmann
    04-14-2015, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  39. Untreated wood foundation (<18" from ground): code compliance suggestions

    Started by Jack Lin, 05-12-2010 09:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 16,496
    Jack Lin
    05-15-2010, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  40. Unprofessional/Improper Supports in Crawlspace

    Started by Derek A Smith, 05-16-2015 07:55 AM
    builder, crawlspace, home, question, supports 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,820
    JC Warner
    05-18-2015, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  41. unlevel floor surfaces

    Started by Ron Bishop, 11-11-2008 10:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,804
    Ted Menelly
    11-11-2008, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  42. Unknown type of repair to foundation wall

    Started by Daniel Beach, 08-23-2009 07:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,151
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2009, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  43. Underfloor insulation defect ??

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-17-2009 01:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,707
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2009, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  44. undercut crawl space footing.

    Started by harryhk, 08-02-2015 02:36 PM
    crawlspace, footing, undercut 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,856
    Garry Sorrells
    08-19-2015, 06:13 AM Go to last post

  45. Type of Passive Crawl Space Vent to prevent rodent entrance

    Started by Pam Wallace, 03-14-2014 09:10 AM
    crawl space, vent
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,301
    John Kogel
    03-14-2014, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  46. two hour fire in crawlspace

    Started by John Arnold, 12-02-2007 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,047
    Jerry Peck
    12-05-2007, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  47. Truss foundation system??

    Started by Chris Weekly, 11-04-2009 12:08 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,811
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-26-2012, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  48. true problem or just shotty work?

    Started by cory nystul, 10-14-2014 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,451
    Jerry Peck
    10-19-2014, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  49. Totally Mystified

    Started by Jim Gecz, 10-21-2015 02:58 PM
    crawl, forms, foundation, slab, wood 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 14,399
    John Kogel
    10-30-2015, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  50. To bring a smile at the end of the day

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-09-2008 06:05 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 10,362
    Rick Hurst
    09-17-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  51. to bracket or not to bracket

    Started by wayne soper, 09-02-2011 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,946
    wayne soper
    09-02-2011, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  52. This is a new one to me!!

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 03-03-2010 09:24 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,208
    chris mcintyre
    03-03-2010, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  53. This is a first

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-17-2010 08:23 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,736
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  54. The best way to repair those cut floor joists is....

    Started by Gary Burnett, 01-31-2016 05:16 PM
    belly, crawling, flip, houses, reptile 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,382
    Gary Burnett
    02-01-2016, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  55. Texas Slab crack

    Started by andy baum, 04-16-2009 08:54 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 13,112
    Ted Menelly
    04-19-2009, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  56. Tape Separator Between PT Lumber and Hangers

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-08-2015 08:28 PM
    corrosion, hanger, hangers, nails, vycor 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,117
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-23-2015, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  57. Tall Anchor Bolts

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-06-2015 10:16 PM
    anchor, bolts, depth, lot, normal 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,596
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-11-2015, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  58. Tabby foundation?

    Started by Barry Grubb, 08-13-2007 10:50 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,261
    Bob Harper
    08-13-2007, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  59. Sweating Concrete

    Started by Reis Pearson, 03-20-2008 06:45 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,524
    Jim Luttrall
    03-20-2008, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  60. Suspended Ceilings

    Started by Joe Suelter, 09-12-2011 05:27 AM
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 11,001
    David Valley
    01-09-2012, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  61. Supports in an old addition

    Started by flyguy26, 08-01-2010 08:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,771
    brian schmitt
    08-03-2010, 01:21 PM Go to last post

  62. supports

    Started by TIM LEMPE, 07-30-2010 03:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,945
    John Kogel
    07-30-2010, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  63. Superior Wall System, in slab radiant heat, Moisture

    Started by Jon mackay, 01-04-2010 03:27 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,441
    Jon mackay
    01-07-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  64. Sump Pump Installation Guidelines

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 10-09-2010 09:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 10,216
    John Kogel
    10-13-2010, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  65. sump pump discharge reduced to 3/4

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2011 01:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,091
    William Zoller
    08-18-2012, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  66. Sump pit

    Started by wayne soper, 04-05-2009 04:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,078
    Rick Bunzel
    04-06-2009, 04:07 PM Go to last post

  67. Stupid insulation job

    Started by ren ramsey, 06-14-2013 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,384
    Jim Hintz
    06-17-2013, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  68. Talking Structure vs sewer

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-04-2007 08:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,156
    Bill Boan
    04-08-2011, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  69. Strange Staining on Foundation

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-01-2018 12:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,944
    Michael Chambers
    03-01-2018, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  70. Strange Box in Basement Floor

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-15-2011 07:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 11,004
    Kristi Silber
    10-29-2011, 11:47 PM Go to last post

  71. Question Strange "Pit"

    Started by Erol Kartal, 08-09-2007 07:45 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,459
    Brian E Kelly
    08-10-2007, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  72. Stones in poured concrete?

    Started by Rick Maday, 12-11-2007 10:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,203
    Rick Maday
    12-11-2007, 10:49 PM Go to last post

  73. stone foundations covered in concrete?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-20-2011 08:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 21,959
    Kristi Silber
    10-25-2011, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  74. stem wall issues

    Started by Ron Bishop, 12-13-2008 03:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,916
    Ron Bishop
    12-14-2008, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  75. stem wall deterioration

    Started by Ron Bishop, 03-30-2010 10:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,887
    Ron Bibler
    03-30-2010, 07:12 PM Go to last post
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