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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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