Doobie wrote:

utopia78 wrote:
Hope everyone is well! Crazy times we are in….. I’m Chris and use to post here with the BTP crew quite often. I’ve bookmarked the Topics page and look forward to start reading through current and older posts I have missed in the time away.

(Commercial restoration of concrete, masonry and sealants)

Welcome back Chris…

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utopia78 wrote:

Sorpa wrote:
Installed a door on a balcony.

I bet you did a great job and didn’t leave 4-5 inch gaps like the doors I have to caulk, lol. I would have asked you some questions on filling in our gaps in the parking garage doors but almost done now. The spray foam they used was reacting to the sealants and causing it to bubble. T…

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Moving into a much bigger place this month and decided to store my tool storage at the shop as well. It was a rough ride accepting my loss of my loved one the past 2 years but I’m ready to move forward and am very positive. Having the tools out of my living space will be a huge mental bonus.

JimDaddyO wrote:

utopia78 wrote:
I’m Chris and use to post here with the BTP crew quite often.

Welcome back!

RonW wrote:

utopia78 wrote:
Hope everyone is well! Crazy times we are in….. I’m Chris and use to post here with the BTP crew quite often. I’ve bookmarked the Topics page and look forward to start reading through current and older p…

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Mechitar wrote:

utopia78 wrote:
Weird, I just replied about the importance of a water test but can’t find the reply now :S

Water tests are our first thing we do. Make sure to water test low and work high. also it could take an hour or longer of constant soaking to start to see the leak.

Also, I wanted to add that if you think the water could b…

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Agreed it looks to be coming from above and through the masonry wall. It appears as your wall needs to have some pointing done on the masonry joints. General rule of thumb is if you can squeeze a credit card in the hole it needs to be ground out and repointed.

You then could also replace the brick at the patio area as well. If you drag your…[Read more]

Boschmanbrian wrote:

utopia78 wrote:
Hope everyone is well! Crazy times we are in….. I’m Chris and use to post here with the BTP crew quite often. I’ve bookmarked the Topics page and look forward to start reading through current and older posts I have missed in the time away.

(Commercial restoration of concrete, masonry and sealants)

Hey Chris…

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JimDaddyO wrote:

GTokley wrote:
Yup winters can be brutal up north. I had a small taste of Northen Ontario.

Timmins area. Farther than we planned, but inexpensive and nice homes.

That’s a beautiful area!!! I hoping to buy some land in Northern Ontario in the next couple years. Can only handle so much city, haha

I agree with Kurt that this could be a water issue accelerated by freeze/thaw and salt.

When I see this on buildings there are a few possible issues.
1. Water is working it way down from above and this is the best area for it to escape. This damage can be worsened by freeze/thaw/salt and damage from shovel.

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I have been using the Bosch GCG18V-20 caulking gun for about a week now. My bead has already improved using it. It’s nice to set your speed via the dial on the back of the gun. Larger beads and I crank it up. I’m surprised I didn’t go cordless sooner.

Hope everyone is well! Crazy times we are in….. I’m Chris and use to post here with the BTP crew quite often. I’ve bookmarked the Topics page and look forward to start reading through current and older posts I have missed in the time away.

(Commercial restoration of concrete, masonry and sealants)

Weird, I just replied about the importance of a water test but can’t find the reply now :S

Also, I wanted to add that if you think the water could be migrating through masonry/stone or the masonry joints you can use a simple method called the Rilem Tube Test. It will mimic the force of rains depending on how far you fill the tube. Then after…[Read more]

Mechitar wrote:

Skillman wrote:

Mechitar wrote:

Skillman wrote:
Are the leaks on the second floor or first floor windows or happening on all windows .

The leaks are only happening at one of the building’s exterior walls – the brick wall in my pics. The other exterior walls are the same assembly as the brick wall, except they have spl…

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Our light crew is finishing up caulking of the cap stones around a condo building and a few masonry repairs. Keeping our distance and using masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

n859715 wrote:Hey All! I’m Nate and I started a carpentry/remodel/handyman business in May. I’ve been visiting BTP for some time but much more lately. I appreciate everyone that makes this site possible!

Welcome to BTP Nate!

Finished using a product called Clean Film to remove dirt, stains on the stones around the stained glass at a church today. Worked decent. It applies on as a paste and then forms into a latex membrane that you can peel off in one go.

madman_us wrote:I used my Bosch charger lol
It’s CORE18V 4.0 charging time

Nice Alex, I would like to pick up a few of these 4.0Ah batteries!