enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Crawl space - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawl_space

   A crawl space or crawlspace is an unoccupied, unfinished, narrow space within a building, between the ground and the first (or ground) floor. The crawl space is so named because there is typically only enough room to crawl rather than stand; anything larger than about 1 to 1.5 metres (3 ft 3 in to 4 ft 11 in) and beneath the ground floor would ...

3. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basement_waterproofing

   Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry. The dry walls are sealed with a waterproofing membrane, [3] and new drainage tiles (weeping tiles) are placed at the side of the footing. A French drain, PVC pipe, or other drainage system is installed and water is led further from the basement.

4. Building insulation - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_insulation

   If the renovation is of a smaller nature, the renovation directive applies. Examples of renovation are post-insulation of a cavity wall and post-insulation of a sloping roof against the roof boarding or under the tiles. Note that every renovation must meet the minimum Rc value of 1.3 W/(m 2 ⋅K). If the current insulation has a higher ...

5. List of This Old House episodes (seasons 1–10) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_This_Old_House...

   John appraises the home for $16,000 to $17,000 in its current condition. Real estate broker John Crosby describes the home's biggest selling points as well as the weaknesses. Down in the basement, John Hewett assesses the condition of the copper pipes and a crawl space under the kitchen. The electrical box needs a major update for safety.

6. What to set your thermostat to this winter: U.S. Department ...

   www.aol.com/set-thermostat-winter-u-department...

   Wrap pipes nearest exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or heating tape. This will prevent freezing, especially for interior pipes that run along outside walls.

7. Building insulation material - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_insulation_material

   Wet-spray cellulose insulation is similar to loose-fill insulation, but is applied with a small quantity of water to help the cellulose bind to the inside of open wall cavities, and to make the cellulose more resistant to settling. Spray application provides even better protection against air infiltration and improves wall rigidity.