http://www.askmehelpdesk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/amhd_imgs/misc/rss.jpg http://www.askmehelpdesk.com http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/different-toilet-flanges-417819.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:53 GMT need to install toilet flange on concrete floor to a 3" abs pipe but need to fit flange to the inside of abs pipe is there a flnge that fits inside of 3"abs ]]> Construction northwoodconst http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/different-toilet-flanges-417819.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/fixing-bathroom-subfloor-417755.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:28 GMT We purchased a house that is 105 years old about 5 years ago. Twelve years before we purchased the house the house was remodeled with new electric, plumbing, and subfloor… We have been remodeling since we purchase the house. I am now looking to remodeling the guest bathroom. I am removing all... We purchased a house that is 105 years old about 5 years ago. Twelve years before we purchased the house the house was remodeled with new electric, plumbing, and subfloor… We have been remodeling since we purchase the house. I am now looking to remodeling the guest bathroom. I am removing all the appliances, stripping the walls down to the studs and, replacing the subfloor.

The subfloor has two layers. The original tong and groove floor and ¾“ particle board. As you might expect, over the years the particle board has gotten wet and has swollen up in areas. I am going to remove particle board and replace it with ½” BC exterior grade plywood.

Because it is a 110 year old house the bathroom floor is not completely level and has one area that is about ½” below the average grade of the floor. I am considering using a self leveling product on top of the tong and grove floor, then covering the floor with 15 pound felt and then installing ½” plywood screwed down on a 6” grid pattern. I will then float out the screw heads and seams and lay DuraCeramic floor tile with 1/8” grout spacing.

My questions are:
1. Is this a good plan? If not, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2. What self leveling product would you recommend? In selecting the self leveling compound, weight is a consideration.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Lonny ]]> Construction Our_Old_House http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/fixing-bathroom-subfloor-417755.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/anyone-used-dri-core-subflooring-417463.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:32 GMT Hello - I am looking for some feedback, tricks/tips from anyone who has experience using Dri-Core subflooring. My application is about 1200 sq. ft. below grade on concrete slab. One of my specific questions is if any has used tile on top of it. Manufacturer doesn't recommend it but I assume there is a right and wrong way to do it? :)

Thanks in advance! ]]> Construction AMation http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/anyone-used-dri-core-subflooring-417463.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/multiple-cracks-concrete-417210.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:01:42 GMT Hello. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to ask my question and thank you in advance for your reply. I have read your previous questions and answers in this area and wish to ask for some additional information. I have been in my home for one year and my driveway and surrounding porch of my... Hello.
I appreciate the opportunity to be able to ask my question and thank you in advance for your reply. I have read your previous questions and answers in this area and wish to ask for some additional information. I have been in my home for one year and my driveway and surrounding porch of my house have multiple cracks in them. My driveway has expansion joints but there are 5 cracks, some that wind all over. Also there are chips or small pockets where an arm of the crack branched off and came back and created an oval that has since chipped out. We also poured a parking area that extends beyond the driveway, all in the same pour and two cracks run across this section and down the sides that is above ground. As for the porch, I have counted 14 cracks in a 60 foot combined linear area which few can wind around as much as 4-6 feet. Most are straight across. They are spaced about every 3-4 feet. Some as wide as the picture your other member sent in her question about her driveway to a very small hairline. They seem to originate in the middle of the porch section and spread right and left as well as zigzag all over. My builder told me that cracks are inevitable and they are just what happens. I understand and know this can be the case and so I have not pushed this issue. We poured in a cool climate and since then have had a drought all last summer with temps above 100 degrees and now we have a wet winter with downpours 3-10 inches. (Texas) Would this contribute to the numerous amount of cracks or is it a bad mix? I don't know whether this is normal. The foundation of the house at this time seems intact. Interestingly though, our large patio has no cracks at all. I would appreciate your input as to know whether this is normal and if not, how to approach my builder about the issue. Thank you very much. ]]> Construction NessT http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/multiple-cracks-concrete-417210.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/asbestos-floor-tile-417125.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:24 GMT I want to seal the asbestos tile and put down new tile. What kind of sealant should I use? The floor has carpet over the tile. I am worried about taking up the carpet strips. I want to seal the asbestos tile and put down new tile. What kind of sealant should I use?
The floor has carpet over the tile. I am worried about taking up the carpet strips. ]]> Construction TRAPPER1 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/asbestos-floor-tile-417125.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/siding-pricing-416977.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:56:01 GMT What is a decent price for vinyl siding per foot. My Husband just had some quote us at 27,000. Yes Thousand!Is this reasonable or on the high end. *This did include 4 windows and removal and disposal of solar panals* What is a decent price for vinyl siding per foot. My Husband just had some quote us at 27,000. Yes Thousand!Is this reasonable or on the high end. *This did include 4 windows and removal and disposal of solar panals* ]]> Construction animalgirl23 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/construction/siding-pricing-416977.html