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User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
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Recent Answers from Warren Harper

2009-11-04 Cracked Floor Joist:

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.

2009-10-10 interior cedar siding:

An orbital "finish" sander would be my choice. Some medium grit sand paper to start graduating to a fine grit. Your local paint supply store should be able to help with this. If the paneling is v-grooved

2009-09-17 Wet Sub Floor, leaky dishwasher:

If the subfloor (plywood) doesn't delaminate or warp in the drying process it'll be o.k. But there's another issue to consider. At least one piece of the subloor needs to be removed and inspected for mold

2009-09-07 Ceiling Fan in Foyer:

Sounds like you have one central system serving both floors. This usually causes one floor or the other to be too hot or too cold depending on the season of the year. I'd consult an hvac contractor. It's

2009-08-10 putting concrete on a dirt basement:

The prep is the same as it would be for any new pour. Make sure your dirt is graded level. It shouldn't need any compaction since it's been undisturbed for the most part. Be sure to put a .6 mil poly vapor