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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group
Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Let's talk radiant Barriers [9 articles]
Bob-tx - 2009-06-23 21:23:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I have been reading about everything I can find on radiant barriers,
but still have a few questions and concerns.
I am not talking new construction here, where radiant barrier can be
installed ...
Shed project: Roof trusses [3 articles]
2009-06-16 14:37:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I welcome any criticism on my roof plans. I'm not a structural engineer,
I'm only making educated guesses, and I promise you won't hurt my feelings
with good suggestions! The lumber isn't bought y...Attic Insulation and/or Venting in the Southwest [33 articles]
Andrew Barss - 2009-06-22 21:28:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm looking for advice and ideas for improving energy efficiency in my house,
especially heat from the roof and attic.
I own an older house in Tucson, and we are trying to do what we can to
dec...foundation repair advice continued [3 articles]
Bill Skype - 2009-06-18 11:36:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Foundations & Excavation | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Ok, after posting my problem here and elsewhere, the problem with the
foundation seems to be soil erosion from underneath of it. Many have
suggested either packing dirt into the void or concrete,...Used equipment fun [7 articles]
Ran across a web site auctioning surplus government equipment. Suppose you have a roofing business and want to make an impression. Pull up to your customer in a FIRE TRUCK that holds all your sup...Upstairs too hot [40 articles]
Kurt Ullman - 2009-06-23 01:40:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
The upstairs is almost always hotter than the downstairs during the
summer. Noticeably hotter. If we get the upstairs comfortable, the
downstairs is like an ice box.
Any suggestions? The...Sewer line replacement [13 articles]
MiamiCuse - 2009-06-22 00:48:00 [In: Bathrooms | Decks & Patios | Flooring | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Recent video inspection revealed that my 40 year old cast iron pipe under
the concrete slab is deteriated to the point of needing total replacement.
Some spots the bottom has reduced to nothing, s...Has anyone considered using rainwater collection for roof evaporative cooling to reduce cooling load/costs ? [19 articles]
IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2009-06-23 20:20:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Go Green | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Ive read some articles where people have collected rainwater pumped up
to the roof and fed into either 180 degree sprinklers, or, into PVC
piping with holes drilled in the sides to soak the roof th...Roof sagging [5 articles]
When the house was built a couple of the engineered trussses were cut to allow for a chimney. After 34 years a couple of the Z braces on two trusses started buckling and the roof above them has a ...Two questions about closed cell foam inuslation [7 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-06-23 12:51:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | ]
I've heard about all the advantages, but:
1. Could it be so heavy that it jeopardizes the stability of the roof
in a roofline application?
2. The gas that it traps inside - I'm sure it slowly lea...RADIANT BARRIERS... Again [8 articles]
BradMM - 2009-06-25 09:29:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I tried to resurrect this one from an earlier post but I guess posts
don't "bump."
It's damned hot here in Central Texas and I bought radiant barrier
sheeting to install in the attic. Problem is...A few questions about ridge vents [23 articles]
Bob-tx - 2009-06-28 22:16:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I have a couple roofing companies coming out next week to give
estimates on ridge vents for the house and a second garage (stand
alone).
What are some questions and concerns that I should addre...passive vs active attic ventilation [17 articles]
Was just talking to a HVAC guy and he referred to some study that said the cost of running power ventilation exceeded the cost of just turning down the AC. Someone shared the idea of solar powered ...MOLD [6 articles]
I planted a wisteria on the west side window to an out building where my office and tool room are. Because it's been 108 degrees this week and we just replaced our compressor/fan, I thought about g...availability of sheet ABS or suitable substitute? [14 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2009-06-28 20:22:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hi all,
to tell you why I'm asking, I have a whole collection of used Thule roof
rack parts laying around (I wanted to be able to carry bikes on my car,
but didn't feel like paying the exorbita...