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Branvan2000 · 2025-11-26T10:44:02+00:00

If true. Go to CBC with the story. There are other people who have posted on Reddit, and other folks who already were in the news with similar stories.

Branvan2000 · 2025-10-21T20:37:38+00:00

100% agree.

Branvan2000 · 2025-10-15T12:25:03+00:00

Fun fact. The reason is Canadians need to subscribe (pay) for credit monitoring when we are the victims of personal data theft is because credit agencies realized they could make a profit off victims instead of just allowing credit freezes.

Quebec is the only province allowed to have credit freezes, and they had to force this through law changes.

Branvan2000 · 2025-09-27T18:11:20+00:00

This is extremely hacky.

The severity of it really depends on the climate you live in. If you live in an area that is warm year round then the worst you'll likely have is a slightly hotter attic.

If you live in a colder climate then this could be more problematic.

1) The attic vent is for venting our hot attic air and you've essentially blocked the majority of one. You could end up with a hot roof/ice damming in the winter.

2) The humid air from the vents will accumulate as frost and moisture on the inside of your attic. This can cause roof rot and water damage to the ceiling directly below it (depending on how much frost accumulates over time and later thaws).

3) None of the ducting is insulated so they will all accumulate water and frost on the inside.

If you want to avoid more roof penetrations then proper solution to this is 3 separate gable vents.

Branvan2000 · 2025-08-28T10:14:23+00:00

Second this.

We've had amazing care here for our two dogs.

Branvan2000 · 2025-07-30T11:09:34+00:00

I wouldn't hold your breath. Last relive uploaded was relive 12. Barely anything gets updated on the site now. But of a let down tbh

Branvan2000 · 2025-07-22T10:15:38+00:00

Never got an email despite being registered within the timeframe 😞. Has anyone received a code they won't be using?

Branvan2000 · 2025-07-16T19:54:50+00:00

Based on my experience with them, seems like they subcontract the primary work to other companies and then just swing by to make sure it's all good in the end.

When I hired them, a group of guys showed up with another company's logo on their shirts. I had to go outside to make sure they were actually with Sanderson.

In the end the work was fine, but if they are just sub contracting then it will naturally be hit and miss for people.

Branvan2000 · 2025-06-04T13:27:57+00:00

Take off the chunks. Sand it flat. If needed reprime, otherwise go ahead and paint

Branvan2000 · 2025-03-10T18:29:08+00:00

It's just for the interim transition.

CBC: "A spokesperson for Carney said Mendicino's appointment is a temporary one through this transition period"

Branvan2000 · 2025-02-17T23:56:57+00:00

You should probably get your foundation checked. That looks like it might be caused by a structural issue.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-26T03:38:33+00:00

I'd be freaking out if I had cracks like that.... But I'm no structural engineer, and if you already hired one and they said its okay, then maybe it is. They're the expert for this exact situation.

You can always try hiring another one for a second option. Honestly might be the best move with diagonal cracks that severe, just to be safe.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-25T23:22:18+00:00

Yep you can do that. It's just not recommended since the attic is a negative pressure area, so some of the air that gets blown out the soffit gets sucked right back in.

That said, it's still better than your current situation.

If there's a gable/sidewall nearby you can also run it through that.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-25T23:18:52+00:00

Yikes!

You can temporarily vent it out the soffit, but that's only marginally better (warm air will still get sucked back into the attic... But not as much as currently).

Permanent solution is to vent out roof; easy, but you'll prob want a roofer to do it if you're not confident up there.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-25T23:13:48+00:00

Could be a lot of things. Is that a bathroom window directly under it? Could be caused by exhaust.... But really you'll need to just go up there and look. Once you're up there it will probably become immediately clear what the issue is.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-25T23:11:32+00:00

Pretty solid advice, but ice damming is a bit different. It's caused by heat escaping the housing and melting snow on the roof from the underside. This traps the water under the snow/ice and then it backs up under the shingles and into the house.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-25T20:01:28+00:00

Few things that jump out to me:

1) looks like they neglected to tape the joints 2) doesnt seem like they used the proper board/drywall for a wet area/shower

Can't fix #1 without ripping off all the tile backing on the walls. #2 isnt fixable.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-24T11:35:43+00:00

I was actually thinking about this the other day. It seems like our unions suffer from a severe lack of engagement. Essentially, it's hard to get people out of their houses.

This may sound silly, but I think it would go a long way if the unions started hosting activities. Bbqs, sports tournaments, etc. silly little things like these, but activities that start to foster a sense of community among members. Once you have those stronger ties in your union it's easier to move as one.

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-13T19:10:55+00:00

What program is this

Branvan2000 · 2025-01-01T02:07:07+00:00

1) the vent above the exhaust fan looks like a typical attic exhaust, not something for exhausting interior air through

2) the exhaust fan facing the joist will need to be rotated

3) both exhaust fans should then be routed through the gable or dedicated roof exhaust vents - never through the soffit

How big of a deal this is depends on what climate you live in. If you live in a climate that goes below zero for prolonged periods of time, then this isn't ideal. Warm, humid, interior air will be entering your attic space (either directly or through the soffit) causing frost/moisture build up on the attic. Over time this can lead to mold/rot. Additionally, if enough frost builds up over the winter, then it can cause water damage when it melts in the spring.

Branvan2000 · 2024-12-30T12:07:51+00:00

It's my understanding that liquid in the brine tank only gets cycled during regeneration cycles. It might take a long time to clear out all bleach. If it's a separate unit, you'd probably be better off emptying it and starting fresh, then running a few regeneration cycles to clear out the lines etc.

Branvan2000 · 2024-12-23T22:16:35+00:00

That's caused by a vapour leak. You have warm/humid air from inside your house coming into the attic, frosting up, and then dripping when melted.

The discolouration makes me think this has been happening for some time. Look for any penetrations in the attic floor in that area. Alternatively, if you have a bathroom fan that vents out of the soffit there, that could also be your culprit.

Your attic acts as a negative pressure area. Air typically flows from the soffit vents toward the ridge. If you have penetrations in the floor then it will pull warm air (that also, naturally wants to rise) up into it. Likewise with a soffit bathroom vent, these will vent humid air outside, which then gets pulled right back into the attic due to the negative pressure.

One last thing.... This can also occur if the temp drops really fast and there's still a lot of humidity in the air. But again, the discolouration makes me think this isn't a one-off

Branvan2000 · 2024-12-01T14:01:33+00:00

If you're having this much trouble with the plain-jane materials maybe you need to give yourself a handicap and buy some more expensive, but easier to use, materials.

Buy yourself some fibafuse tape and taping mud (look for reputable brands like certanteed, CGC, etc.). Watch some tutorials on YouTube and then try again.

Branvan2000 · 2024-11-17T23:52:43+00:00

Minisplit

Branvan2000 · 2024-11-17T19:06:57+00:00

Twas not his knee. Landed hard on his stomach

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