Paul Fisette

Waterproofing a Basement From the Inside Can Be a Challenge
Though it's best to address foundation waterproofing from the outside, there are some measures you can take to deal with leaks from the interior.
Test Your Building-Code IQ
Vague language allows flexibility for inspectors, but it can be confusing to the rest of us. How do you score?
Control vs. Isolation Joints in a Concrete Driveway
The choice depends on whether the joint is separating two different building elements or dividing one large one.
Black mildew on fresh paint
Q: We painted our house last spring, but now there’s a black mildew growth on porch columns and other exterior trim (see photo). We stripped the old paint, sanded, primed with…
Fixing an expanded isolation joint
Q: My 6-year-old concrete driveway is poured over a gravel base in 12-ft. by 12-ft. sections separated by 1/2-in. felt isolation joints. Paul Johnson, via email, None A: Paul Fisette, building-materials…
The Argument for I-Joists
New products and increased competition make superior I-joist performance available at solid-lumber prices.
Vinyl windows at high altitudes
Q: I want to buy a condo being built at an altitude of 9,000 ft. The contract calls for vinyl windows, but a local architect and the local lumber store both…
Understanding Energy-Efficient Windows
How today's high-tech windows work and what to look for when making your next purchase
Preventing ice dams in valleys
Q: The roof of my house has a valley with a living space directly below. The rafter bays were not insulated adequately when the house was built, and because the…
Ridge vents and snow
Q: Last fall, I roofed my home and installed the type of ridge venting that rolls out along the ridge. In December, with about 6 in. of snow on the…

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