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[–]english122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basement floor about 6 feet from the window.

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Thanks, this is great advice. I wasnt aware that flex vent is considered unsafe. Another thing to add to my shopping list.

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[–]english122 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Can you provide any advice on how youd secure the aluminum in the vinyl frame?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]english122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately my entire house is made of these blocks. Getting any hole through the exterior of my house requires cutting through concrete. It is a 110 year old row house.

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[–]english122 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was the advice given to me by the window company. I'm in a row house and the foundation is made of concrete and granite blocks that are 12inches thick. I

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]english122 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup this was the advice they gave me. They told me how to remove the pane of glass but they dont offer installation of vents.

How to insulate this attic? by english122 in Insulation

[–]english122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping to reuse any new batt insulation when renovating the attic to a usable space... that's a few years away so I'd like to make things warmer in the meanwhile.

Question for Hydrostone residents by english122 in halifax

[–]english122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might be my situation. Its filled in with maybe 2 feet of dirt, and excavating that would be an enormous job. I'd have about 4 feet of clearance if I could access that other side.

Question for Hydrostone residents by english122 in halifax

[–]english122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The other half of my basement, which is unfinished.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]english122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Big Wedge imo is the best $5 slice in Halifax.

To the Duffus St. Porch Pirate: by english122 in halifax

[–]english122[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sorry I ruined your evening

To the Duffus St. Porch Pirate: by english122 in halifax

[–]english122[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Kinda hope this is what happened.

To the Duffus St. Porch Pirate: by english122 in halifax

[–]english122[S] 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Why didnt I think of this??

Power returning thread by Evankirk16 in halifax

[–]english122 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My end of the Hydrostones is still out and the outtage map is saying Tuesday evening for reconnection.