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September 2024 (273)

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Wall Foam Insulation Installation

Jim loves expansive foam insulation for retrofitting existing homes and he is finally getting USA Insulation installed inside the walls of his house. Prior to the installation, Jim put up a sheet of plexiglass to see how the wall foam insulation fills the cavities. Come follow the THI crew as they have one chance to get the shot of the installation.

Your Questions -- Jim's Answers

Kitchen Cabinets Paint vs. Stain

Fran wants to refinish her kitchen cabinets. Does Jim recommend painting or staining and what are the necessary steps in this project?

Armadillo Problems

Joe has an armadillo digging all around his foundation. Should he be concerned? How does he get rid of it?

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls take many forms and can provide needed protection and a decorative element in your yard. They are often found in places where extra support is needed to prevent the earth from moving downhill with erosion, controlling soil erosion, slope failure, or sloughing. The most basic function of a retaining wall is to battle gravity; the lateral force of the slope must be offset in the retaining wall's design. Retaining walls can also provide usable land expanding the yard or creating space for landscaping. Quality construction of the walls is critical to its longevity, installing a proper drainage system behind the walls is critical for a longer-lasting end result, minimizing movement and future structural problems. Water that is allowed to drain into a retaining wall will build up unwanted and damaging pressure, causing premature failure or requiring the need for repairs to ensure the structural integrity of your retaining wall system.

Do Not Use Old Railroad Ties For Retaining Walls

Creosote is not approved to treat wood for residential use, including landscaping timbers and garden borders. The Environmental Protection Agency has no approved residential uses of creosote treated wood including for landscape purposes and as a border around gardens. Such uses in residential settings are not intended uses of creosote. If you have creosote-treated wood in your yard, consult the handling precautions before removal. Click here for more information.

More Answers from Jim about retaining walls.

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Rules of Thumb: Retaining walls are expensive to re-do. Jim offers up his rules of thumb for getting it right the first time.

 

Materials used for larger scale walls.

Don from McKinney is interested installing a large retaining wall on his property. Jim goes over what to take into consideration and the materials to use for the best outcome.

Need a new retaining wall or need to repair an existing one?

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