Monthly Archives: November 2016

Basement, plumbing, stucco, water proofing

Basements : Wet Walls Water Proofing Water Damage

Basement moisture can destroy your efforts to create functional living space . Over time , even small amounts of moisture can rot framing, turn wallboard to mush, and promote the growth of mold and mildew. Before proceeding with your basement project , you must deal with any moisture issues . The good news is that moisture problems can be resolved , often very easily .

Basement moisture appears in two forms :
condensation and seepage . Condensation comes form air borne water vapor that turns to water when it contacts cold surfaces. Vapor sources include humid outdoor air, poorly ventilated appliances , damp walls , and water released from the concrete . Seepage is water that enters the basements by infiltrating cracks in the foundation or by leeching through masonry , which is naturally porous . Often caused by ineffective exterior drainage, seepage comes from rain or ground water that collects around the foundation from a rising water table.

If you have a wet basement , you will see evidence of moisture problems . Typical signs include peeling paint, white residue on masonry ( called efflorescence ) which is big determination of red flag for basement water damage needs drying, and water proofing, mildew stains , sweaty windows and pipes , rusted appliance feet , rotted wood near th floor, buckled floor tile and strong mildew odor.

To reduce condensation , run high capacity dehumidifier in the basement . Insulate cold water pipes to prevent condensate drippage, and make sure you dryer and other appliances have vents running to the outside . Extending central air conditioning service to the basement can help reduce vapor during warm , humid months .

Crawl spaces can also promote condensation , as warm moist enters through vents and meets cooler interior air. Crawlspace ventilation is a source of ongoing debate, and there’s no universal method that applies to all climates . It’s best to ask the local building department for advice on this matter.

Solutions for prevent seepage range from the simple do0 it your self projects to expensive, professional jobs requiring excavation and foundation work. Since it’s often difficult to determine the source of seeping water, it makes sense to try some common cures before calling in professional help. If the simple measures outlined here don’t correct your moistures problems , you must consider more extensive action. Serious Water problems are typically handled by installing footing drains or sump pump systems. Footing drains are installed around the foundation’s perimeter , near the footing and they drain out to a distant area of the yard. These usually work in conjunction with waterproofing coatings on the exterior side of the foundations walls. Sump systems use an interior under slab drain pipe to collect water is ejected outside by an electric sump pump .

Installing a new drainage system is expensive and must be done properly . Adding a sump pump system involves breaking up the concrete floor along the basement’s perimeter , digging a trench , and laying a perforated drain pipe in a bed of gravel. After the sump pit is installed , the floor is patched with new concrete . Installing a footing drain is far more more complicated . This involves digging out the foundation , installing gravel and drainpipe and water proofing the foundation walls . A footing is considered a last resort measure . next blog will show preventions of water going away from house and drains properly placed .

drywall, pavers, plumbing, roof, stucco

Basement Floors Water Proofing

Basement Floors and cracks and how to repair if dried and/or wet also use dehumidifications .

Preparing concrete floor for carpet , laminate and water proofing from a crack fixed. Use leveler mix or mixture to fill in small dips in the concrete floor . Level out floors are important and pitch off if you need a sump pump or/and water reservoir table and dry lock walls . Lot of other things need done to water proof all areas of your basement to be completely water proof dried .

Prepare the crack for the repair materials by knocking away any loose or deteriorating material and beveling the edges down and outward with a cold chisel. Sweep or vacuum the debris and throughly dampen the repair area. Do not allow any water to pool, however.

Mix the repair to fill the crack according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Here, a fast setting cement repair product with acrylic fortifier is being used. Trowel the product into the crack , overfilling slightly. With the edge of the trowel , trim the excess material and feather it so to is smooth and the texture matches the surrounding surface.

How to patch a large hole which can be linked to floor leaks that will flood your entire basements , how to fix properly.
Use a hammer and chisel or a heavy floor scraper to remove all material that is loose or shoes any deterioration . Throughly clean the area with a hose very important and presuure washer if needed.

Option make bevel cuts around the perimeter to in a slant pattern keep ” key ” for the repair material .

Mix concrete concrete patching compound according to the manufacturer’ s instructions , and then trowel it neatly into the damage area, which should be dampened before the patching material is placed . Overfill the damage area slightly .

Smooth out and feather the repair with a steel trowel so it is even with the surrounding concrete surface . Finish the surface
of the repair material to blend with the existing surface. For example , use a whisk broom to recreate a groomed finish . Protect the repair from foot traffic for at least one day and from vehicle traffic for three days .

It very important to have a company water damage restoration services or free estimate and to test the wood floors walls and make sure the company is legitimate. Companies such Top Job Restoration have a seal for website and are part of the better business bureau and IICRC companies who back up their work and are contractors and have proper insurance. Might need insurance claim experts which we are and some buildings need to be historical insurance. Pack out furniture dehumidifiers may be needed to and really important to remediate the source , so it will not happened again!

Kitchens and Bathrooms New, plumbing, Remodeling Kitchens and Bathrooms, shower installs

Shower Enclosure Installing Water damage

Mark out the location of the shower, including any new walls , on the floor and walls. Most kits can be installed over wallboard , but you can usually achieve a more professional looking wall finish if you remove the wall covering and floor covering in the installation area. Dispose of the materials immediately and thoroughly clean the area.

If you are adding a wall to create the alcove , lay out the locations for the studs and plumbing on the new wood sill plate . Also lay out the stud locations on the cap plate that will ne attached to the ceiling . Refer to the enclosure kit instructions for exact locations and dimensions of studs. Attach the sill plate to the floor with deck deck screws and panel adhesive , making sure it is square to the back wall and the correct distance from the the side wall.

Align a straight 2×4 right next to the sill plate and make a mark on the ceiling . Use a level to extend that line directly above the sill plate . Attach the cap plate at that plate.

Install 2×4 at the outlined locations . Check with a level to make sure each stud is plumb , and then attach them by driving deck screws toenail style on angle into sill plate and cap plate .

Cut an access hole in the floor for the drain , according to the installation manual instructions . Drill openings in the sill plate of the wet wall ( the new wall in this project) for the supply pipes , also according to the instructions.

Install a drain pipe and branch line and then trim the drain pipe flush with the floor. If you are not experienced with plumbing , hire a plumber to install new drain line.

Install new supply risers as directed in the instruction manual ( again, have a plumber do this if necessary ). Also install cross braces between the studs in the wall for mounting the faucet body and sower arm.

If the supply plumbing is located in a wall ( old or new) that is accessible from the non-shower side, install forming for a removable access panel

Attach the drain tail piece, Option and mortar before you lay down the tail piece .

Set the receptor in place and nail to the studs. Lay out the drain and valves holes and cut with a jigsaw . Need to use a fine tooth blade with a jigsaw.

Positon the back wall gap should be 1/2 inch between the bottom of the panel and the rim. Remove the end of the wall if need to apply adhesive apply it now .

Reinstall the end panels follow the kit instructions and pals are flush front the receptors.

Once the panels are positioned correctly and snapped together nail 4 inches to 6 inches along the vertical surfaces.

roof, roof contractors, roofs, rubber roofs

Rubber Roofs Torched Downs

Prepare the roof deck for membrane roofing by removing the old roofing material down to bare decking . Look closely for signs of deterioration . Replace deteriorated decking. For a smooth surface, cover there roof with a new layer of high density fiber board ( sold at roofing materials suppliers ) . Secure with fasteners recommend by the manufacturers for this purpose usually long scores with large insulation plates.

Sweep the roof deck thoroughly and spread out the membrane so it has a chance to relax . Make any cutouts in the membrane that may be necessary to allow for the vents pipes or other protrusions . Overlap the sheets 3 inches and wipe them down with the recommended cleaner ro prepare the surfaces for adhesive.

Apply the latex adhesive . Fold half of the first membrane sheet over on itself to expose the roof deck, and roll a heavy coat of adhesive onto both the deck and membrane surfaces with a medium nap paint roller . However , do not apply adhesive begins to set 9 about 20 minutes in normal conditions ), carefully roll the fold rubber down into place. Avoid wrinkling the membrane.

Use a stiff bristle push broom to brush out any air pockets that may be evident under the bonded half of the membrane . Brush from the middle of the roof outward to the edges. Then fold the other unbounded half over, apply adhesive to the rubber and roof deck again, and adhere this half of the membrane to the roof . Apply all sections of the membrane to the roof deck in this fashion , but do not apply adhesive within 3 inches of the edges of any overlapping sections rubber ; these must be accessible for applying seaming tape along the seams .

Roll the top section of overlapping membrane back along the seam area, and chalk a reference link inches from the edge of the bottom membrane . This mass the area for applying seam tape.

Tape the seams . Use the recommend cleaning solvent clean both halves of the overlapping membrane in the tape areas, then apply seaming tape sticky side down to the bottom membrane within the marked area. Press the tape down firmly to ensure good adhesion to the membrane.

Fold the top membrane overlap back in place on the tape. Slowly pull off the tape’s paper backing with the treatment edges now overlapping. Press the overlapping edges down to create a tighter , smooth seam. Roll the seamed areas with a J-roller or seam roller tool to bond the seam.

If the roof meets a vertical wall , you may need to remove siding so you can bond the membrane to wall sheathing . Use contact adhesive to apply the membrane 12 inch up the wall. Seal the edge with a metal termination bar fastened to the wall with exterior scores. Train off overhanging membrane around the roof edges , and flash it according to the manufacture’s recommendations using rubber adhesive flashing and rubber boots.

roofs

Roofing 3 Tab- Shingles

If you want to install asphalt shingle on your roof , the your are in good company . Asphalt shingles, are the roofing of choice for nearly four out of five homeowners in America . They perform well in all types of climate , are available in a multitude of colors, shapes, and textures to complement every housing design , and are less expensive than most other roofing.

Asphalt Shingles are available as either fiberglass shingles or organic shingles . Both types are made with asphalt, the difference being that one uses a fiberglass reinforcing mat, while the other uses a celluloses-fiber mat. Fiberglass shingles are lighter , thinner , and have higher tear strength , are more often in northern regions. Although the roofing market has exploded with innovative new asphalt shingle designs, such as innovative new asphalt shingle design designs, such as the architectural or laminated shingle that offers a three dimensional look , the standard three tab.

Stagger shingles for efective protection against leaks . If the the tab slots are lined in successive rows, water form channels, increasing erosion of the mineral surface of the shingles . Creating 6 inches off set between rows of shingles with the three tab shingles shown above ensures that the slots do not align.

Tools need

Aviation snips , Carpenter s square, Chalk line, Roofers hatchet , utility knife , Straight edge , Tape measure , Chalk gun , flashing, Nailing cartridges, roofing cement, roofing nails, 7/8 or 1 1/4. Rubber gasket nails , Protective equipment .

Cover the roof with felt paper after stripping down to plywood. and drip edge. Snap chalk line onto the felt paper or ice guard up from thieves edge, to mark the alignment of the starter course . This will result in a 1/2 inch shingle overhang fro standard 12 inch shingles .

Apply the first full course with the tabs pointing down . Begin at the first shingles so it overhangs the rake edge by 3/8 and the eaves edge by 1/2. Make sure the top of each shingle is flush with the top of the starter course, following the chalk line. Trim the edge line .

Snap the chalk line from the eaves edge to the ridge to create a vertical line to again the shingles. Choose an area with no obstructions, as close though a slot or a shingle edge on the first full shingle course. Use a carpenter s square to establish a line perpendicular to the eaves edge.

Use the vertical edge line . Check the alignment , Fill in the shingles , when reach the obstruction snap another vertical reference as a guide , Shingle upward the eaves and train off the excess. Install shingles on adjoining roof decks . Trim off shingle material valley flashing using utility knife . Install shingles up the vent pipe and glue with a double bead cement along the bottom edge the flange.

Shingle to flashing to chimney , Pry out the lowest course of siding tuck flashing under the siding , Install step flashing and shingles go down . When reach the ridge cut the shingle like home plate – pentagon . Also install the ridge if needs to all new homes have ridges .