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Paul Fisette

  • Waterproofing a Basement From the Inside Can Be a Challenge

    Though it's best to address foundation waterproofing from the outside, there are some measures you can take to deal with leaks from the interior.

  • Test Your Building-Code IQ

    Vague language allows flexibility for inspectors, but it can be confusing to the rest of us. How do you score?

  • Control vs. Isolation Joints in a Concrete Driveway

    The choice depends on whether the joint is separating two different building elements or dividing one large one.

  • Black mildew on fresh paint

    Q: We painted our house last spring, but now there’s a black mildew growth on porch columns and other exterior trim (see photo). We stripped the old paint, sanded, primed with…

  • Fixing an expanded isolation joint

    Q: My 6-year-old concrete driveway is poured over a gravel base in 12-ft. by 12-ft. sections separated by 1/2-in. felt isolation joints. Paul Johnson, via email, None A: Paul Fisette, building-materials…

  • The Argument for I-Joists

    New products and increased competition make superior I-joist performance available at solid-lumber prices.

  • Vinyl windows at high altitudes

    Q: I want to buy a condo being built at an altitude of 9,000 ft. The contract calls for vinyl windows, but a local architect and the local lumber store both…

  • Understanding Energy-Efficient Windows

    How today's high-tech windows work and what to look for when making your next purchase

  • Preventing ice dams in valleys

    Q: The roof of my house has a valley with a living space directly below. The rafter bays were not insulated adequately when the house was built, and because the…

  • Ridge vents and snow

    Q: Last fall, I roofed my home and installed the type of ridge venting that rolls out along the ridge. In December, with about 6 in. of snow on the…

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