ICWYDT I don't know any tips or q&d test, other than checking Reddit. You might could call a local home inspector, and see if they have recommendation? I've gotten some references and suggestions on things that way before.
I don't even know how it could cause that much vibration. Maybe a rock hammer or something. But never seen one that just operating it would cause vibrations.
Damn it, I had a whole response and then saw it was NIB. Gas cooktops are surprisingly simple. I'd just google the part number to see if there are any major issues but I doubt it. More importantly, check the cut out measurements vs what you have. And make sure it's set up for the correct gas. LP/NG but usually it'll be an easy conversion
@walt a sump is really your only option to fix the issue properly. I'm a little surprised a sump isn't required by code in your area. The water is coming up from below the floor level, and will just push any sealant out of the seam between the floor & the wall.
I figured as much and told the wife the same less than an hour ago. I knew it was a long shot but figured it couldn’t hurt to ask.
Alright, so let me try and explain. I have an idea but I need advice. our house has popcorn ceilings that have been painted over…so it’s just ugly ass rough white ceilings. My wife and I have considered doing some sort of planking to cover it up, so I thought, we have a small master bathroom, maybe I can do that as a first attempt. There’s only a ceiling vent and no light fixture. Also the vent isn’t down far enough to be super effective so I could make a new mount attached around the planking and do two fixes in one. my question is: how could I ensure that I don’t get moisture/mold between the planking and old ceiling? Is there a covering or something I could use to seal it, either before or after the planks? What say you, idiots?
Is it pre-1980 and it's asbestos? Is that why you want to plank it? Or has it been painted too much to prevent soak n' scrape?
Do you have moisture there now? Why would you get moisture there? Is it a cold zone? Is it not inside your house envelope? Just wondering why you'd be worried about moisture. Personally, I'd be more worried about how to properly attach planking on the ceiling, as it'll be heavy shit at scale... I say after having a ceiling of said planking come crashing down in a rental one morning at 3am because they just brad nailed it in place...
Yeah, I’d have to figure that out. It would be nailed (or screwed or whatever) into the joists. moisture because it’s the bathroom, with an alcove shower. Ceiling above shower is just…regular ceiling, the shower itself is just open alcove. as for asbestos…it might be asbestos? It’s a pre-1980 house. But you can tell that it’s been painted over several times, and I was just looking for something less in depth than scraping.
Basically, I’m in the “if I did this DIY, how would I go about it” mindset. If it’s something I don’t wanna potentially really fuck up then it’s a “let’s do this later” idea.
I'd screw a piece of plywood to the joists, put a layer of tyvek on that and then nail the planks to the plywood. That way you don't have to worry about hitting joists to hold the weight of the planks. Note: I am not a professional, nor do I play one on TV.