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J-ROD
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14 Aug 2010 01:59 PM
Do you know of anyone that could fix my wood wall basement that is seeping? im getting water in my basement. i am just west of edmonton?
Pokletu
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04 May 2014 10:13 PM
Is there any threat of making a poisonous home environment using this system?
Bob I
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05 May 2014 09:02 AM
there is certainly the potential for rot and mold. We've had the discussion here about wood foundations; my position is that it makes no sense to use short term strategies to save money when the cost of replacement is so high; the counter argument is that they last for years and years and it isn't/won't be a problem, and they are cheaper. So here we are. Let's hear from the proponents about repair strategies.
My recommendation is to hire a backhoe, dig it up, shore up the house and rebuild either another wood or a (permanent) concrete foundation. There is no cheap fix.
Bob Irving<br>RH Irving Homebuilders<br>Certified Passive House Consultant
Bob I
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05 May 2014 09:02 AM
there is certainly the potential for rot and mold. We've had the discussion here about wood foundations; my position is that it makes no sense to use short term strategies to save money when the cost of replacement is so high; the counter argument is that they last for years and years and it isn't/won't be a problem, and they are cheaper. So here we are. Let's hear from the proponents about repair strategies.
My recommendation is to hire a backhoe, dig it up, shore up the house and rebuild either another wood or a (permanent) concrete foundation. There is no cheap fix.
Bob Irving<br>RH Irving Homebuilders<br>Certified Passive House Consultant
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