Q. I have a question regarding a possible future problem that my neighbors have had. We live in the same ranch-style house, built on a slab with plumbing and heating pipes encased in the cement floor.
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Monte Leeper
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2/2/12
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Q. We’re trying to decide about using exposed beams in our renovation. We have a Tudor-style house, and our contractor is telling us that we’re better off with fake beams instead of uncovering the real ones in our high ceilings.
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Monte Leeper
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1/26/12
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Q. We have a major home reconstruction going on. In this economy, you’d think people would be happy to have the work, but we’re having problems. Our contractor didn’t follow the plans, and the building inspector has stopped the work.
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Monte Leeper
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1/19/12
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Q. I’m planning to install solar panels this spring and need to confirm, do I have to do anything to the roof to get it ready?
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Monte Leeper
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1/12/12
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Q. I really need to make repairs to my home but I’m concerned about the economy, and especially about taxes.
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Monte Leeper
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1/5/12
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Q. As it gets colder, I’m feeling the same draft I felt last winter, even though we renovated our kitchen and dining room and put in central air to get rid of our wall unit.
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Monte Leeper
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12/22/11
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Q. My fiancée and I are looking for a house. We know this is a good time to buy, but even with so many starter homes to look at, what should we be looking for so we don’t get stuck with problems?
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Monte Leeper
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12/15/11
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Q. In Tropical Storm Irene, a tree crashed into the side of my house, and my insurance company wants an architect or engineer to make a report about the damage. Do you know an architect or engineer that can do the report for free with a free estimate?
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Monte Leeper
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12/8/11
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Q. I’m doing a retail store and plan to move in ASAP, but we made changes from the original plans and the inspector hasn’t said a word. Are as-built plans necessary to get my C of O, and should I call the fire marshal to get a separate inspection?
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Monte Leeper
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11/25/11
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Q. I just read your response to “A leak that won’t stop” in the Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Herald. The obvious problem they have isn’t a leaking roof but a leaking window! Your first clue should have been when they said it only happens during a windy rain and not an average downpour.
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Monte Leeper
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11/17/11
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