A toilet vent can be upstream. The purpose of the vent pipe is to allow the sewer's gases to escape from the house's roof rather than inside the house. A vent also allows oxygen to enter into the...
Category: Construction
Caulk and wood filler each serve a different function in addressing common problems when it comes to baseboards. It’s best to use caulk when you need to seal something between two objects, which...
You can use the same insulation finish used in lofts for stud walls, however, it is far from ideal. The main difference between loft insulation finishes and other insulation finishes is that loft...
There is no reason why you cannot install a shiplap finish onto a plaster wall. The plaster wall’s material provides fire-resistance and moisture protection, both of which are complementary to the...
The pipes underneath your house can freeze if the house is built on a slab foundation. Unlike basement-type or crawlspace-type foundations, a slab foundation makes accessing utilities difficult...
Tiles are not too heavy for a second floor because tiles are generally a lightweight material distributed over an even load. Architects and civil engineers ensure that a structure is capable of...
