"The first thing you need to get an accurate price for your new home is a good set of plans and specifications. You need these to be able to get individual cost estimates for the different aspects of your home." A New Home Cost Calculator Works You want to build a new home, but you Read More »
Asphalt Shingle Failure Question #1: Tim, I’m beside myself. My expensive asphalt shingles that have a 30-year warranty are less than ten years old and starting to curl. I see lots of roofs around me doing the same. I never recall observing this type of defect in all my past houses with asphalt shingles. Did Read More »
New subscriber? WOOT! Welcome! Existing subscriber? Smooooch - you know I love, love, love you too! You may or may not know that my college degree is in geology. It was a fascinating course of study. Geology made me a better builder because I understood how houses interacted with the soil. I also discovered how Read More »
Backer board is a term used to describe a drywall-like product that goes behind ceramic tile. Cement backer board was developed first to replace the cement mud and metal lath systems installed by real craftsmen. Tile backer board now comes in all different types from cement to specialized gypsum-core products that are faced with fiberglass. Installing cement backer board is easy if you have the right tools.
Ask the Builder Podcast 11 Highlights: Bruce's new blacktop drive needs support at one edge Jack's brick home leaks in driving rains Diane has crumbling concrete steps Tim shares a story about new ceramic tile bubbling up off a floor! NOTE: Transcript of this story below. CLICK to LISTEN to Tim's AsktheBuilder Podcast 11. Podcast Sponsor: Read More »
Ask the Builder Podcast 10 Highlights: Susan has an uneven gap under her cement board above her tub. Tim has answers. Condensation on bathroom walls is frustrating Janet. Tim's got the fix! Ted's basement leak MUST STOP. Using ancient secrets discovered in college, Tim saves the day Tim shares a story about lead paint Read More »
I've got TWO cool things for you this morning and a Stain Solver tip too. Around 7:30 am this morning, I ended one of my consult calls with Mary. She lives in steamy hot & humid Orlando, FL. She's got a pesky problem with a flashing detail at the edge of her roof. As I Read More »
New subscriber? Glad you're here! Seasoned subscriber? - You know I love you too! Warm WX has finally arrived here in central New Hampshire and that means I'll resume my decluttering project. Last fall, I started to get rid of stuff that's accumulated in my shed, garage and the attic of my garage. I seem Read More »
Steel in Concrete Question #1: Tim, my builder is telling me to forget about using reinforcing steel or mesh is my concrete driveway and patio. He says he’ll just add an inch of thickness and that’s good enough. What’s your feeling? Would you go to the effort and expense to install reinforcing steel in outdoor Read More »
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