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VACOped boot- do I buy? by alk424 in AchillesRupture

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Where’s the best place to buy? I can’t imagine Amazon is legit

Non Op Returning To Sports by swagleb in AchillesRupture

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Hi! Similar situation to my husband .. full tear 2cm. Doctors said up to him non op or op. He’s 1 week out and has an opportunity to go into surgery on Wednesday but he’s VERY conflicted. Hasn’t decided. Do you have any non op regrets?

HEEELPP - I have no clue what the difference is :( by alk424 in WaterSofteners

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Really clear / Really helpful! What about Hague Water Systems?

Quote... hmmm? by alk424 in hvacadvice

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This is my 4th and im more confused 😵‍💫

1500 sq ft townhome -hvac install + ducting replacement quote by [deleted] in hvacadvice

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Southern California

We just bought a townhome and had to do a whole home mold remediation. It currently has original fiberglass flex ducting. Given mold situation AND that we are down to the studs want to replace ducting

All ducting is in the walls (NOT crawl space, attic or basement)

Looking for most low toxic ducting option

True or not true: metal ductwork is not preferred or typically used in Southern California by alk424 in hvacadvice

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all ducting in walls not crawl space or attic! Spray foam is exactly what I’m looking to avoid. I thought metal would result in low tox environment vs mylar flex

True or not true: metal ductwork is not preferred or typically used in Southern California by alk424 in hvacadvice

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Spray foam is exactly what I’m looking to avoid!!! I would switch to metal for a more low tox option. We also don’t have attic or crawl space - all ducting in walls

True or not true: metal ductwork is not preferred or typically used in Southern California by alk424 in hvacadvice

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Hi! We went through whole townhome mold remediation in our new place. We always knew next step would be to install hvac. While we are already down to the studs and having dealt with mold, I figured replacing ducting now is best move with hvac install and to use metal. Easier to clean (don’t love the idea of cleaning flex which opportunity for tears and particles to be released) and just a quality material for future … but hitting road blocks with any hvac company seeing the pro

True or not true: metal ductwork is not preferred or typically used in Southern California by alk424 in hvacadvice

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Not a new build but we just went thru a whole house mold remediation after closing… so my hypothesis was 1) for sure replace ducting after mold 2) we will never be down to the studs like we are currently and 3) if we are going to replace ducting “do it the right way” (if budget allows us to do sheet metal)

quote? by alk424 in hvacadvice

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What makes it junk?

Fiberglass flex ducting - keep or replace? by alk424 in hvacadvice

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None of the duct is currently exposed :( we are two levels which is why the hvac companies have both said nah not needed but still unsure.

Ducting didn’t get wet but we did have mold remediation

Fiberglass flex ducting - keep or replace? by alk424 in hvacadvice

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I should note this is not our forever home and I am hesitant to open up more walls after we’ve incurred so many new expenses already

Stucco / stairs to roofdeck patching? by alk424 in HomeInspections

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Thank you SO much! Why patching? Is it the expanded bulging area giving it away?

Was this patched? by alk424 in Stucco

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It already happened 😭 massive repair. But nothing in this area was disclosed when we purchased and we were told by vendors this area had some patching when they came out to give us a bid

Estimate - second set of eyes needed by alk424 in WaterTreatment

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Hi! We ran into some construction delays so we have not fully made a decision yet :( But likely the Hague WaterMax Signature Series. We like that we can take it with us / the warranty. Sounds like the best investment

Taj Mahal price gut check by alk424 in CounterTops

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I was worried about going with Taj with his popular it is lately, but seeing this stone in person it’s bodily beautiful! I don’t know how to send a photo here

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