Part of any remodel is deconstruction of the former build. I am currently remodeling a utility room for a customer. In the process I removed the dryer hose. Take a look at the photo below. In it you can see that it is full of lint. It is common to think that the...
A single sheet of drywall is 4′ x 12′ and weighs about 77 pounds. Dry wall is typically shipped in sheets of two, so that would be 154 pounds total weight. Add to this fact that drywall is somewhat fragile. It is awkward to move a few sheets of drywall...
New homes, and those that are extensively remodeled, now require a duct tightness test. This test determines the amount of leakage in a home’s HVAC ductwork. All ducts leak, as they are constructed in segments that are screwed and taped together. However, an...
I’m installing new gas pipes in a house. These pipes are under low pressure and (of course) they have to be completely sealed. To make sure that they are safe they are filled with air at 25 PSI. A pressure gauge is attached and monitored to make certain that...
Many communities utilize the International Building Code for building construction. In addition, a town may also have its own code requirements. The community of Naperville is one such place. I am doing a major remodel in that town. The remodel includes replacing...
