Drywall

Our first order of business was to finish spackling drywall seams before we could begin sanding the walls. I grabbed a mudding tray and putty knife and joined my friends in the messy process that would eventually make the room that was once in shambles feel like home again. Wednesday of that same week I…

As a response to your request to investigate the moisture buildup in the master bedroom at unit 5203 Pointmeadows place condominium, a licensed building contractor was sent to inspect your unit. The contractor removed the drywall and insulation above the window in order to find the source of the water intrusion. All areas around the window were found to be dry and in original condition with no sign of intrusion in the outer wall. A couple of photos are included. The contractor believes…

Areas in which mold are found include greenhouses, saunas, farms, mills, construction areas, basements and showers. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC) mold thrives on three conditions. First, mold needs a food source i.e. leaves, paper drywall. Second, mold needs moist or damped areas to multiply and grow i.e. leaky pipes, excessive bathroom moisture, and laundry rooms are prime areas for mold growth. Lastly, Mold strives on optimum temperatures seventy to ninety degrees…

buys it. In analysis, to this case, a class action settlement was reached with Glen Vereen v. Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. Su10-CV-2267B, where it was alleged that Lowe’s Hardware Store sold defective drywall that stunk and tarnished metal that it came in contact with, according to a news report. The drywall settlement was worth $6.5…

I disagree with with being able to bring your dogs to work, and dont believe it would be a very good idea. Bringing any pet with you to work isnt a good idea. For one its unsanitary. What if your dog has to go to the bathroom? Are you going to be able to leave your work for it to go potty? What if your busy and it goes potty on the floor, then it takes time away from the job for you to clean it up. Second of all, Its not safe. Not everyone is comfortable around dogs and not all dogs are with…

The Minoan Palace and the Micenaean Citadel both have walls that protect them. However, they are both very distinct. Minoan Chronology has two main periods. The “old palace” period lasted from about 1900 to 1700 BCE while the “New Palace” period started around 1700 and it lasted until 1450 BCE. Sir Arthur Evans excavated the complex at Knossos in 1900 CE. The walls of the palace are practically earthquake-proof while the lower walls have dressed stone. Minoans created all kinds of extravagant…

Going into this year’s internship at PCL I was expecting to have a good and fun internship with having interned the year before. When I found out I was going to be working at Alameda Station Village got me a little more excited, having driven by that job multiple times before and wondered how it was going. Instead of just being able to find out how the job was going I got the privilege of working and helping improve and finish the job. Working with Rahn Coonts, Casey Callanan, Steve Covach, and…

recently? Well, now that more homes are being built to be energy efficient, water-damaged buildings can't "breathe". This creates a perfect, ripe environment for mold spores to thrive. Another cause is from the transition of plaster to drywall. Wet drywall tends to be a very good place for it to flourish. Groups of Symptoms The types of symptoms are grouped as: Circulatory Reproductive Mental Skin Weakness Respiratory Vision Immune…

The location and condition of firearms and evidence at a crime scene should be diagramed and photographed before recovering and securing. Although physical evidence is important, safety must be the first concern. Each situation should be assessed before deciding to unload an evidence firearm. If the weapon is a type that can be safely transported in a loaded condition, this can be done. However, depending on the circumstances it may be risky to transport a loaded firearm. It should then be…

Depending on the carpenter, one could mostly work indoors. One could mostly work outdoors. Carpentry work can be divided into two categories rough and finish carpentry. Rough carpenters often work outdoors where they begin projects using unfinished wood and other building materials. They frame houses, build scaffolding, and make forms to be filled with concrete. Forms are used to mold concrete for bridges, highways, and house foundations. Finish carpenters are those who cut and fit doors,…