Oct 25, 2018
The metal brackets weren't used in $17500 power brace system ! This is there alternative method of choice ? Should I file a compliant with BBB ?
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Aug 7, 2015
I had to have foundation repair done about 10 years ago. They gave me a lifetime warantee but they are no longer in business. What can I do to fix a problem? What can I do to fix a problem that is suppose to be covered but I can't find a company in our area to honor their warantee?
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C E asked:

Jul 16, 2015
The base of my downspout where it meets the ground has a piece of ceramic broken away. What type of contractor do I call? For some reason, this one is not built like the others where it's a solid plastic pipe going into the ground. It has a ceramic bowl that it went through. A big piece has broken away. There was a big gap where the downspout met the pipe in the ground. The ceramic bowl covered this gap, but now the gap is exposed because part of it has broken away. I used water proof duct tape and taped the gap. Then I put a piece of curved plastic over that and ducted taped that. Then I with small rocks I positioned the piece of ceramic bowl so it would hold that in place. This is just a temporary fix to prevent water running under the foundation. What type of repair person do I call to fix the downspout at ground level? Thanks.
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Jun 7, 2014
What laws regulate builders putting workers at risk, and buyers at risk by not following code, industry guidelines, and manufactures instructions.
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Jun 7, 2014
Are galvanized nails supposed to be used when nailing studs in a pressure treated sill plate on a slab? or is 3 inch smooth framing nails code?
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Jun 7, 2014
is it ok to put up foam board sheeting on the exterior of the house with 1 inch capped nails
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Feb 19, 2014
Our new home does not have insulation or sound proofing between floors. Can we fix this now?
Feb 19, 2014

Unfortunately, insulation and sound proofing is not required per code between conditioned spaces in this case.

It is also worthy of note that additional insulation between the floor will do very little to impact the noise tranmission as a majority is carried via vibrations on the framing. 

There are applications and techiques that can can be deployed.  All of them will require removal of the existing ceiling if you stay with a drywall finish.  You can run resilient channel in addition to sound de-coupling isolators. 

It is not an easy or cheap bullet fix in this case. 

Feb 7, 2015
How often do I need to have my "new" home sprayed for termites? I live in Charlotte, NC. Thank you, Joe
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Dec 27, 2020
Looking to replace basement window but have a cross beam and board impeding the window. Looks like the purpose of it is to prevent joists from settling. Just want to know if these can be removed to complete the job and best way to prevent settling without impeding the window.
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Trish Gray asked:

Sep 20, 2022
Shouldn't there be something to help seal between the window and the wood. Replacement windows were set in on bare wood how is it supposed to stay dry not rot w
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Jun 7, 2014
What size nails are required for Structural insulated sheeting .5 inch foam board.

Eric Consuegra answered:

Jul 9, 2014

Hey C.J.,

The manufacturer's installation specifications should specify the type and length of fasteners that should be used with installing the 5 inch foam board.  You may want to contact the local store where you purchased the material for the manufacturer representative in your area. Hope this advice helps!

Eric Consuegra, 

AROCON Roofing and Construction, LLC 

Bruce James asked:

Nov 17, 2015
I have cracks in my basement concrete. What type of expert can tell me if the problem is serious? How do I find someone who can give me an unbiased appraisal?
Nov 19, 2015

All concrete has cracks. The difference is if it leaking or getting worse. Call the local wterproofing or mudd jacking contractor for a site visit.

Jun 7, 2014
What size nails are required for Structural insulated sheeting .5 inch foam board.
Aug 13, 2014

This is based entirely on the Manufactueres recommended installation techniques per the scope of work to be performed.  Such as location, what your fastening to etc.

Jul 29, 2021
The walls in the house are about an inch higher than the floor for the walls the along the houses exterior. The walls that are only interior are still level with the floor. We're the two meet the baseboard is higher for the exterior wall and the ceiling corner looks like the outer wall rose and pulled part of the ceiling with it. Floor seems level and no cracks. Was told it could be house sinking and floor should have cracks but after removing carpet floor seems fine except by outer wall. trying to figure out if that's what needs fixed.
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