Is this Cause For Concern?
pink_peony
3 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (13)
Mark Bischak, Architect
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Mold (?) on Philodendron! Cause for concern?
Comments (6)"Miracle Grow Moisture Control" Maybe the worst potting soil you can use for houseplants - excessively moisture retentive and too fast to collapse and compact. And never water on a "schedule" - water when the soil conditions and the plant needs indicate....See MoreCracks in Stucco under windows-cause for concern?
Comments (21)You are going to want to do a quick bit of research on elastomeric paint and application techniques. I searched elastomeric paint and a bunch of information popped up. It's a good idea to educate yourself before you take on the painter. Just about every paint and coating company will sell a version of the product. They are all tintable. It can be sprayed on with a monster sprayer and the right tip. But, it will have to be back rolled. My guys rolled it. I'm glad it's such a fixable problem. You will be pissed when you see the bill. I think the best you can expect is a no profit job and materials at cost. At least this won't stop the CO process....See MoreCeiling cracks - cause for concern?
Comments (5)Has anyone been up in that attic. Looks like someone may have stepped in the wrong place. Since you are saying the house is at least 60 yrs old, it could very well be plaster, rather than sheetrock....See Moretile lippage. cause for concern?
Comments (10)The subfloor is concrete and he didn’t do anything to it. We inquired about what he would do with the minor cracks and the dips in some areas and he said that wasn’t bad and that he would compensate with thinset in lower areas. Tile warpage is really tiny with some tiles which is supposedly be rectified. He used spinners which I’m not sure we’re the right thing to use cause it ended up chipping a few tile corners which he had to redo. Over all they wasted about 15% of the tiles ordered for the 665 sqft + 10% project. I kept discovering chipped tiles and had him replace them. And whenever lippage issues was raised he said grout will take care of that. Problem is I already paid him but I’m very displeased and at the same time I don’t want to be overreacting....See MoreNidnay
3 years agopink_peony
3 years agopink_peony
3 years agopink_peony
3 years agopink_peony
3 years ago
Related Stories
FUN HOUZZ10 Fantasy Dining Rooms for a Good Cause
Outlandishly creative or subtle and sophisticated, these designer spaces for Serving Up Style 2013 show admirable imagination
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPING10 Problems Your House May Be Trying to Show You
Ignore some of these signs and you may end up with major issues. We tell you which are normal and which are cause for concern
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMEWhat's the Deal With Radon?
Get the facts on testing for this cancer-causing gas — and how to make your home safe if it shows up
Full StoryORGANIZINGAvoid the Great Paper Pileup
Don't let unavoidable scraps cause a jam in your paperless system. These easy tips will keep your home office lanes clear
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMENontoxic Paint 101
If 'VOC' sounds like gobbledygook and you have no clue what causes that funny smell, check out this primer on ecofriendly paint types
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGDon't Touch Another Stain Before You Read This
Even an innocent swipe with water may cause permanent damage. Here's what to know about how rugs and fabrics react
Full StorySTUDIOS AND WORKSHOPSA Creative Studio Welcomes Family Projects
Spilled paint won’t cause lost tempers in this 450-square-foot addition made for art, music and learning
Full StoryHOME INNOVATIONSNow Approaching the Emerald City
Urbanites are spraying moss graffiti on walls and covering roofs in plants — and city regulators and designers are supporting the cause
Full StoryMODERN ARCHITECTUREKeep Your Big Windows — and Save Birds Too
Reduce bird strikes on windows with everything from architectural solutions to a new high-tech glass from Germany
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPING4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitos in Your Yard
Stay safe from West Nile virus and put an end to irksome itches with these tools and methods for a porch, patio or yard
Full StoryColumbus Area's Luxury Design Build Firm | 17x Best of Houzz Winner!
BeverlyFLADeziner