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Bill HutsonU.S.
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Founder and President of Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. a non-profit organization aimed at making free home repairs for the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged. I have extensive expertise pertaining to cost effective rehabilitation and repair in older homes as well as all phases of newer residential construction. | |
Bill RodgersU.S.
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I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco and masonry veneers. I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building. | |
Len KrollU.S.
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I can provide advice on the proper design, construction, maintenance, restoration, preservation, cleaning and waterproofing of log homes. Questions concerning proper cleaning, sealing, staining and waterproofing are within my area of expertise. My expertise includes new construction and existing log structures. Chinking application or restoration, log replacement and repair are also in my area of expertise. | |
Kevin Campbell, Ph.D.U.S.
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Geotechnical, environmental and general construction. Special areas include landslide stabilization and difficult foundation conditions. | |
Harvey ChichesterU.S.
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Expansion joints, Concrete floor coatings, bubbles, craters, floor repair, industrial flooring, garage floor seals, building maintenance, and floor paint, | |
Warren HarperU.S.
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Self-employed general contractor specializing in new home constructon and remodeling. Special interest and expertise in log home construction and uses of southern bald cypress. | |
Steve YoungU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/17/2009 |
I will answer questions dealing with home improvement. My specific areas of expertise are flooring (except carpeting), all types of carpentry, water treatment, and minor electrical. I have also built several treehouses and am currently considering expanding my business to concentrate on children's play areas. I love working with all kinds of wood. My favorite types of home repair/remodeling are water treatment, hardwood flooring, cabinetry, bathroom remodeling, and kitchen remodeling. I also have knowledge in residential water treatment, including filters, softeners, reverse osmosis systems and various other types of treatment systems. | |
Donald BoschCanada
On Vacation
returns 11/10/2009 |
I can answer any question relating to windows & doors, glass and mirror, including performance specs, insulation specs, installation and design. |
Kevin, My first 2 questions are, 1. what are they for? 2. do they need to be there? 3. are they needed at all? My math teacher loved me!! You can just cut a square in the drywall at those locations
Hi Steve, It's my understanding that James Hardie company is an Australian company. Is it their siding that you're referring to? Unfortunately, there is no solution for your problem that does not
Gina, Condensation is the result of high relative humidity in the house; when the moisture laden warm air comes in contact with the cold window surface condensation forms. To correct this problem
Some sort of steel (channel, angle, I-beam) attached either above or below the electrical wires should be enough to help. And you should try to jack whatever sag exists out before attaching the steel.
Salem, You can just use a couple pieces of 2x8 (one on either side) and put 3/8 carriage bolts %26 nuts through it, I would like to see 4 bolts on either side of the cracked area. If you can only sister
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