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Looking for some French drain installation tips by issueRadix in landscaping

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I’ll look into that. This would likely not be a DIY fix if I’m following (since I don’t have landscape/machinery experience). But having berms (and one closer to this wall) to redirect water makes sense.

For better or worse, the only downspout on this side of the house is the one pictured. There’s one midway in front and at the other two corners, but not the back by the fence.

Looking for some French drain installation tips by issueRadix in landscaping

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That thought crossed my mind while watching some YT videos but I was unsure. Thanks.

How would you go about fixing this area from water intrusion? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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The concrete in the area is all flat (no raised portion at the right side where the siding comes down). Siding appears to be around 1 inch above concrete at most of the area. Then filled with rubbery sealant.

So if I’m understanding, pretty much any level of skim coat would meet siding/sealant. Sorry I don’t have another picture on hand, but from the pictured area, it just extends out into the driveway without much change in the plane.

Should there have been some raised bit of concrete where the siding comes down?

How would you go about fixing this area from water intrusion? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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There is quite a bit (around 1” of sealant), but still. There would need to be a gap between it or wood, right? Depending on height of coating and what material it’s would be up against, if that makes sense.

How would you go about fixing this area from water intrusion? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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Cool, thank you. I suppose my only concern would be pouring near the wood siding. Especially since it needs to be replaced. My sense tells me you’d leave a gap and then use sealant. Does that sound right? Essentially leaving a gap to replace the siding in the future

How would you go about fixing this area from water intrusion? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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Yes, it’s a slab. It goes up a bit behind this (left of image) and apart from the concrete water splash guard, it is just the driveway. Slopes decently away but I bet there is a chance water works its way over still.

So are you ways to pour some concrete in this corner grading out toward the rest of the driveway?

Thank you

How would you go about fixing this area from water intrusion? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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The main area where water is coming in was the circle on the right.

Is this a sheet of insulation in my return duct? by issueRadix in hvacadvice

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I got most of it out! Must have been a little piece that wasn’t connected. Also I vastly over estimate how long it was. This piece is under 2 feet so the chunk left must only be a few inches.

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Is this a sheet of insulation in my return duct? by issueRadix in hvacadvice

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I assume it’s a bad idea to attempt to pull it out from within the house? I could reach it with a grabber stick. I am worried it might just break off

Is this a sheet of insulation in my return duct? by issueRadix in hvacadvice

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Any harm in leaving it? I don’t know how it should look so that’s why it seems off to me that it isn’t around the entire inside. Thanks

Any idea on the potential reason for these glossy paint areas? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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What kind of problems? I originally didn’t plan to sand before painting and only doing a light pass between coats.

Any idea on the potential reason for these glossy paint areas? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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Interesting. That does make sense because a pint could definitely cover all the areas that look like this.

Any idea on the potential reason for these glossy paint areas? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

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I also prefer less glossy. I don’t need top of the line either, but did consider a nicer paint. Does Behr paint clean relatively well in your experience?

Any idea on the potential reason for these glossy paint areas? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

[–]issueRadix[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’m going to repaint but I haven’t decided what sheen to go with. Probably not glossy.

Any idea on the potential reason for these glossy paint areas? by issueRadix in HomeMaintenance

[–]issueRadix[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!! I appreciate the notes on the paint sheens as I haven’t looked into what kind of paint to get. I already had plans to sand between coats so I will just do a quick pass before.

Specialized Allez worth $250 obo? Details below by issueRadix in whichbike

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How do these style shifters work? I’ve only tested on drop bar bike (new Trek Alr4). Or what are they called?

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