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2008-09-30 Soil Odor under house: I think it would work if you could reach in the space with a hoe to spread it a bit. Very soupy cement is very prone to lots of cracking. As the water dries from it has little strength. Are you going to...
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2008-09-13 basement drain without trap and radon: Hi Carol, If the basement is just used for storage and utilities. I would start by doing some testing on the main level of the house. The level on the upper floors usually test lower since radon is...
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2008-08-06 house cooling (over heating): The R-value is a number that relates to insulation materials effectiveness. Fiberglass batts in a 2 x 6 wall have a R-value R-19. Attics often require R-38 or higher depending on your winters. The higher...
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2008-08-05 house cooling (over heating): Hi Scott, My guess is that the house itself is taking on the heat from the day and radiating it to the core through the night. If you were to run the AC throughout the day, the AC would not run much...
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2008-08-03 Radon question: I would suggest getting your radon contractor involved if possible or calling another certified contractor. You can make sure you have a qualified technician by going to radongas.org and look under your...
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