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User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Salem	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much for your elaborate answer .....
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S	10/07/09	10	10	9	10	THANKS
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Recent Answers from Len Kroll

2009-11-04 condensation on windows:

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

2009-11-03 Cracked Floor Joist:

Salem, There is visible deflection of the joist so you must jack it up and hold it in place while you repair it. Jack it up till it is dead straight. You can sister a joist but you apparently don't

2009-11-01 cedar painting:

Sonya, The first thing you need to do is address the mildew issue. Washing it off does not kill it, it only removes the visible result of the existence of the fungus. You need to apply a mildecide

2009-10-16 Wet floor and joists:

Robin, I can't be sure why some particle board buckled and some didn't. It is possible, as you suggest, the carpet allowed vapors to pass through and not soak the boards. It is also possible that

2009-10-11 Soundproofing:

Milton, Resiliant channels are made for this application. They can be fastened to the corrugated metal then the OSB can be fastened to the channels. The resiliant channels create a break so sound