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re: Got house raised; what to cover blocks with?
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:51 pm to Hammertime
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:51 pm to Hammertime
When they wrap them in mortar they call it incapsulating, that's what I'd do and then paint.
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Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:07 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
I hate plants 
The Mexican crew does stucco, so I might just get them to do that before they start working on my jacked up brick walkway
The Mexican crew does stucco, so I might just get them to do that before they start working on my jacked up brick walkway
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:22 pm to Hammertime
I understand
Box woods are bullet proof though, very hard to kill
Box woods are bullet proof though, very hard to kill
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:32 pm to Hammertime
FTR Iwould never ever clean vinyl siding with bleach. Simple Green is a product specifically for vinyl siding that doesn't oxidize/deteriorate the vinyl.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:51 pm to plazadweller
I am gonna pressure wash it anyway and hit the sidewalk/driveway at the same time
Posted on 9/15/15 at 8:36 pm to Hammertime
I would go with the stucco...I think it would be the easiest to apply and would give you less trouble in the future than brick...
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:48 pm to Hammertime
How long did it take them?
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:04 pm to Chad504boy
Two weeks from start to finish. They had to replace 8 joists also. I didn't have to leave the house at all. Orleans shoring said it would take 3 months, and I'd have to be out of the house for a month
Ended up being a complicated job because my house was moved back on the lot and added onto twice. Slabs in random places, but they got it done.
Also, his policy is once he gives a bid, he sticks to it. I got them to do some extra brick work, so that was 2 day's labor for 3 Mexicans and 300 extra bricks @ $0.80 each. No other extra costs on their end. The plumber said I needed some extra stuff to get up to code, and I got him to add ball valves everywhere, but only the extra stuff was added to the price
Ended up being a complicated job because my house was moved back on the lot and added onto twice. Slabs in random places, but they got it done.
Also, his policy is once he gives a bid, he sticks to it. I got them to do some extra brick work, so that was 2 day's labor for 3 Mexicans and 300 extra bricks @ $0.80 each. No other extra costs on their end. The plumber said I needed some extra stuff to get up to code, and I got him to add ball valves everywhere, but only the extra stuff was added to the price
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:14 pm to Hammertime
Post pics of your hands please.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:43 pm to Deege
Huh?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 7:23 am to plazadweller
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FTR Iwould never ever clean vinyl siding with bleach. Simple Green is a product specifically for vinyl siding that doesn't oxidize/deteriorate the vinyl.
I'm sure simple green is fine on vinyl siding, but bleah doesn't harm it. According to the Vinyl Siding Institute this is how they recommend tackling mold and mildew:
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How do I remove mold and mildew?
Small spots of mold and mildew can be handled with cleaners such as Fantastik® or Windex®. For larger sections, a solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%) has proven successful. Alternatively, you also could try the following solution: 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) powdered laundry detergent (e.g., Tide®, Fab®, or equivalent), 2/3 cup (5 1/3 ounces) powdered household cleaner (e.g., Spic & Span®, Soilax®, or equivalent), 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) liquid laundry bleach, and 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces) of water.
I've found that skipping everything else and just doing a 6 parts water to 1 parts HD bleach works quite well.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 7:42 am to The Last Coco
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I've found that skipping everything else and just doing a 6 parts water to 1 parts HD bleach works quite well.
I always thought it would kill flower bed/grass with over spray. If it doesn't, my life just got a lil easier.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:12 am to Voorhies7
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I always thought it would kill flower bed/grass with over spray. If it doesn't, my life just got a lil easier.
You spray a small amount on the house, let it sit for a few minutes then rinse the siding with a hose. By the time it has the surrounding plants/grass it is extremely dilluted. I've never had an issue with it killing stuff, but I also make sure to hose off any close by vegetation when I'm hosing off the siding just to be sure.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:34 am to QuietTiger
My house is about 2 ft off the ground. Short Red brick columns hide the not so pretty structural support and white vinyl lattice is mounted between the columns. Looks fairly nice and just takes removing a couple of screws to access the crawl space and allows great ventilation. Also have the bottom of house foamed...
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:58 am to mooseofterror
quote:I planned on taking the 5 year old fiberglass from the attic, stuffing it under the house, and getting the attic sprayed. Should only cost a couple hundred bucks because of the credits.
Also have the bottom of house foamed...
My bill last month for the 1200sqft house was $310
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:04 am to The Last Coco
thanks 
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:05 am to Hammertime
My house is 3 blocks high all the way around. They used decorative brick piers around the outside and cinders under the house. I have tell you from experience to make absolutely sure no water gets under your house and sits. Your piers will start sinking into the ground. Happened to me. My house sunk over 2 inches in some spots. Had to have all new floors laid throughout my living area. I got 32 yards of dirt ( 2 dump trucks) and put it under my house one 5 gallon bucket at a time. Took me a whole weekend. It is easily the hardest work i've ever done in my life. Fill the bucket up, army crawl under the house, dump the dirt, army crawl back out. repeat. I ended up building the dirt up under my house about 3 inches. I also built a concrete retaining wall under my house where my carport is to keep any water from coming in that way. Anyway, good luck man.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:11 am to Hammertime
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planned on taking the 5 year old fiberglass from the attic, stuffing it under the house, and getting the attic sprayed. Should only cost a couple hundred bucks because of the credits.
This is a good plan. I looked into having my last house foamed and was told not to by an electrician, a plumber and a general contractor (who would've benefited from the business). Once you foam it, it becomes much more difficult to access your utilities underneath the house when in need of repair.
I would also make sure your moisture barrier is properly installed. It will hold heat under there if it's damp/humid during the summer. Ensuring proper drainage and correct usage of a moisture barrier will help with this immensely.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:35 am to The Last Coco
I was just gonna get the inside of the roof spray foamed. My buddy got it done in a bigger house without insulation underneath, and his bill went from summer average $310 to $125 for the past two months. The $310 puts a hurting on me because I charge my buddy a flat $500 for rent + utilities. After splitting all of the bills in half, he's basically living here for $330/mo in rent
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