T1-11 I’m finished basement
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Comments (2)In the range of 9-11K. I don't know what you're plumbing, it didn't make the summary Ron...See MoreHow to detect foundation/wall cracks in a finished basement?
Comments (13)The thing about bitumen, mopped on "damp proofing", is that it tends to work as an effective exterior drainage plane, so long as: o It is not damaged during backfilling. A back hoe that drops its bucket against the concrete wall and bitumen coating during backfill will probably scrape off (or at leaste damage) the coating; o There are no cracks in the exterior concrete foundation/basement wall surface. If cracks take place, chances are very high that the bitumen will also crack (why wouldn't it?) with the result of a direct path for water infiltration. Clay and other expansive soil types expand with moisture and contract when dry. This continual annual "heave" is one good source of foundation wall cracking. If the hydrostatic level of the soil is high, the subsurface water pressure will force water into the foundation walls and any cracks which may be present over time. A plastic membrane, properly installed, will help to mitigate or prevent much of this since it is not impacted by concrete wall cracking (unless there is major structural movement or failure). You originally expressed concerns about concrete cracking. If you are truly concerned about cracking and movement, bitumen damp-proofing will not provide the necessary protection. Only a plastic membrane applied to a foundation properly designed and constructed for your soils conditions, including proper back fill, may do so. Good luck with your project....See MoreNeed advice on repainting T-1-11 siding
Comments (1)Depending on just how much siding you have to clean, there are two approaches. One is to use a pressure washer with cleaning solution ... but dial down the pressure and/or make sure you do the spraying from 18" or more away from the siding to avoid damaging the surface. A slower, but safer approach is to use a diluted cleaning solution (I like TSP, or tri-sodium phosphate) in a large bucket. Wet down the siding with a hose, dip a fairly stiff broom into the TSP solution and brush vigorously, starting at the top and working down. When you've finished cleaning, rinse the siding with your hose and let it dry thoroughly. What coating you use depends on your preference and on what the siding was previously coated with. Use a good quality exterior latex paint or solid coat stain....See MoreMiele W1/T1 Washer & Dreyr
Comments (1090)Yes. If you haven't already figured this out, there are numbers of how-to-do-it posts here starting with the "Featured Answer" at the top of this thread. Because Houzz displays only part of the Featured Answer, you want to click on the faint "read more" line to get Houzz to display the rest of that detailed post by Luna123456. Also, there are something like 1.1k additional posts in this thread, most of which are not initially displayed. On my computer, I have to display all the posts before I can do a full search of the thread. Houzz makes you look below the "Featured Answer" to find the fine print which currently reads "see 1037 more comments." You may have to click a "See more comments" several times to get Houzz to display all of the posts. Then you can do a terms search (CTRL-F calls up a search box on MS Windows computers.) That will get you the posts with recommendations on specific brands of detergents and oxy liquids to use with DIY refilling....See MoreKathi K
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