Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Step 4 Preparing to Caulk Install painters tape 3/16 of an inch away from crack to be caulked on both sides. Fill the tub half way with water to hold tub down if necessary. Cut small angled hole in caulk tube nozzle appropriate to crack size. Tape tube in place to keep the tube from moving because the angle in the tube will help you caulk. Now lay down a continuous bead of caulk in one section at a time, using denatured alcohol lightly spray caulk and finger and wipe continuously from one end to the other. Repeat as needed to complete each section at a time until all areas are repair. After 10 min. or so remove tape pulling it of at an angle to prevent smearing on other surfaces. Step 5 Allow to Dry Use the Mfg. drying time but remember High humidity and cold temperatures will mean longer wait time.
Recaulking My Bathroom Tub
Step 1 Tool and Material List Painters tape, Sharp stiff plastic putty knife, 5 in one painters tool, Straight screw driver, Spray bottle of denatured alcohol, Drip-less caulk gun, clean cotton rags, paper towels, High quality silicone caulk. Metal putty knife, Razor knife, 3/4 inch wood chisel. Silicone caulk remover, Spray bottle with special mix of 60 % water 20% Clorox, and 10%Jomax. Step 2 Remove Old Caulk Never scrape tile or tub with metal tools unless absolutely necessary. Apply silicone caulk remove using chemical resistant gloves and cotton cloth. After recommended time scrape all old caulk from tub tile and crack using plastic putty knife if possible. Some situations may require 3/4 inch wood chisel, window scrapers with razor blade, 5in one painters tool to pull caulk from Step 3 Clean all surfaces to be caulked Spray the wall cavity with special mix if mold is a problem place floor fan in bathroom and dry affected area for 24 hours or until dry .Clean areas to be caulked with denatured alcohol and allow to dry 10 min.
Cleaning Granite and natural stone counter tops.
Edgewater Kitchens Cleaning and restoring natural stone with Dupont stone care products is a breeze with Edgewater Kitchens professional service technicians.Call Magnus at 843 364 3700 to schedual your counter-top cleaning and sealing with our bullet proof product. Charleston SC
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Flood Zone Research
Flood Zone Research
Building Residential structures in a flood Zone when you also have a zero property line fire code requirement to meet. Please check with a licensed architect with a structural engineer on staff to review you plans. Special precautions Treated lumber recommended with stainless steel fasteners and install moisture barrier if you are on a concrete slab. Treated plywood or approved fire proof gypsum with fiberglass coating for exterior walls,( No Paper). TYVEC or equivalent moisture barrier over treated plywood or fiberglass type x gypsum caulked smoke tight. Code may require coverage of overhang ,fascia,and possibly 5 feet up the rake of the roof. A good choice for siding would be cement based. Closed cell foam insulation approved by FEMA, interior high performance fiberglass coated gypsum will also be required on interior wall and type x to satisfy fire requirements if necessary. (No Paper). Hydrostatic vents ,tie-downs at garage doors and other areas as needed. Windows and doors must also meet new building code requirements for your area according to expected wind speed in your zone. Stay tuned for more helpful information. Please comment if this has been helpful. Magnus Shier
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