How to seal odd holes in wallsPeter Hotton
Concrete block surfaces need 2 prime coats of PermaFlex® basement waterproofing products because it is more porous than standard poured concrete. The first coat of PermaFlex® penetrates deep to permanently lock and seal within the pores of the basement concrete for waterproofing. The second ...
Concrete Block Walls They are not as soundproof as you think. They can be filled with sand or mortar to be made more soundproof, but if the building is completed, what you have is some 2″ thick elastic concrete with air cavities within resonating the sound. Basically, the vibrations in t...
6: Seal Around Pipe Penetrations If you're like most homeowners, you've had to deal with utility installation at some point. Whether it was a new cable line, internet service or phone wiring, the installers likely ran the lines into your home through holes drilled in the exterior walls....
Be sure to consult with the custodian or the buildings and grounds person as they may be able to help determine the type of ceiling tile used, whether the walls are painted concrete block, drywall, plaster or some other material. Most flooring products are either glue down direct carpeting or...
Where high volumes of water run down siding, leaks into the building windows or walls are possible, leading to costly hidden damage such as from rot, mold, or insects. If we add the effects of wind pushing rain against a building these effects are increased still further....
Concrete Mixes Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet. The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to build a 4 inch or 6 inch slab. (all yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven substrate, waste, etc.) ...
crude haircut one more time.You know you need aretaining wall of some kind,but have procrastinated in building one, for the cost of manufactured, interlocking concrete stones commonly used to construct retaining walls is too high for your budget. How can you build an inexpensive...
For more, see How to Paint Stucco Siding. Painting Brick and Masonry Masonry walls, including brick and concrete, can be painted. First clean them with a solution of TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) or a phosphate-free alternative. Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses or goggles while mixing and...
tunnel roof and walls may not be required. However, most tunnels pass through rock that contains breaks or pockets of fractured rock, so engineers must add additional support in the form of bolts, sprayed concrete or rings of steel beams. In most cases, they add a permanent concrete lining....