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Renovation 4th Edition

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by Michael Litchfield


  Musty smells/mildewed surfaces,

  Outlets. See Electrical receptacles/

  building sites, 26–27

  403–04

  16, 545

  outlets

  electrical systems, 26, 275–77

  controlling, 403–05

  Mylar wallcoverings, 537, 538, 540

  Outriggers, defined, 596

  HVAC systems, 26

  due to exterior water, 258–59

  plumbing, 26

  excess, signs/sources of, 403

  P

  structure and systems, 25–26

  N

  migrating through siding, 169

  Marble countertops. See Stone

  Paint, 597

  mold and. See Mold

  Nail plates (guards), 74, 431

  countertops

  Nailers. See Pneumatic nailers

  alligatoring, 530, 533

  Margin, defined, 596

  binders, 505

  blistering, 530

  Index

  607

  chalking, 530

  storing brushes, 508

  documenting existing structure,

  codes/permits, 28, 317

  choosing, 504–07, 519

  tack rags and, 526, 599

  24–27

  drain traps, 317–18

  drying times, 518

  tools/equipment for, 506–10

  drywall jobs, 428–29

  fixtures. See Plumbing fixtures

  estimating materials, 506

  with two painters, 519

  electrical remodel, 268–75

  framing considerations, 26, 321,

  on factory-finished siding, 170

  Painting exteriors, 529–35. See

  family considerations and, 23

  341–42

  hot towel test, 543

  also Paint; Painting

  floor plans and, 24, 29–33, 274–

  gas lines, 20

  identifying finish types, 525

  applying paint, 533–35

  75, 276–77

  inspecting, 16, 19–20

  lead, safety, 513–17, 524, 562

  avoiding direct sun, 535

  getting help with, 27–29

  mapping existing, 26

  oil finishes and, 525, 529

  failing paint causes, 530–31

  home office, 23–24

  nail plates to protect, 74, 431

  oil-based vs. latex, 505–06, 519,

  prep work, 531–33

  homes for long run, 21–22

  pipe life/water quality, 19

  533–35

  primers, 532–33, 535

  kitchens, 23, 357–61

  planning, 319–22

  outgassing, 518

  scraping, sanding, spot-prim-

  managing/optimizing renova-

  safety, 324, 344, 345

  peeling, 529, 530

  ing, caulking, 532–33

  tion, 33–34

  septic tips, 19

  pigment, 505

  stripping and, 533

  mapping building site and,

  sketching layouts, 320–22

  primers, 505, 506, 518, 519,

  trim, 158, 160

  26–27

  soil stacks, 25, 318, 334, 598

  532–33, 535

  washing surfaces, 532, 533

  mapping structure and systems,

  stub-outs, 343, 345, 598

  scraping, 508, 526, 532, 533

  Painting interiors, 517–29. See also

  25–26

  systems overview, 316–18

  solvents for, 525

  Paint; Painting

  measuring rooms and, 25

  tools, 55, 322–24, 344

  stains (pigment) and, 505, 506,

  cabinets, 522–24

  optimizing underused spaces,

  ventilation. See Plumbing vents

  528

  ceilings, 518–20

  30

  Plumbing fixtures, 316. See also

  stripping, 223, 508, 524–27, 533

  cutting in and, 518, 520

  outdoor spaces, 24

  specific fixtures

  tannin bleed-through, 531

  doors, 117, 522, 523

  plumbing, 319–22

  for bathrooms, 381–83

  terms, 505

  drying rack for, 524

  program requirements (wish

  disconnecting, 345–46, 460–61

  testing stability of painted

  faux treatments, 521

  list), 22, 35, 37–38, 40

  installing, 346–50

  surfaces, 543

  oil finishes and, 525, 529

  rating rooms and, 23

  rough-in dimensions, 319–20

  thinning, 507

  older-look technique, 525

  renovation notebook for, 22–24

  sketching layouts, 320–22

  tinting, 506, 507

  paint options, 519

  social spaces, 23

  Plumbing vents. See also Drainage,

  types, 505–06, 519

  prep work, 504, 517–18, 522–23, Plaster grounds, defined, 597

  waste and vent (DWV) pipes

  vehicles, 505

  524–26

  Plaster(ing), 441–45

  about: overview of, 318

  wallpapering over, 543

  previously painted surfaces, 517

  casting replacement sections,

  air-admittance valves (AAV),

  wrinkling, 530

  stripping/refinishing trim, 524–

  444, 445

  337–38

  X-tape test, 543

  27

  cracks in, 442–43

  assembling runs, 343

  Painting, 504–35. See also Paint

  trim, 520–22

  drywall over, 432

  back venting, 334–35

  basics, 510–12

  unpainted drywall/plaster, 517–

  holes in, 443–44

  common vents, 337

  brushes for, 508–09

  18

  installing new castings, 445

  connecting branch drains and,

  brushing techniques, 511,

  walls, 520, 521

  painting. See Painting interiors

  341–43

  520–22

  window sashes, 520, 522

  removing, 198

  illustrated, 8

  clear finishes, 506, 527–29

  Paperless drywall, 418, 421, 422,

  removing ornamental sections,

  inspecting, 11

  cutting in and, 518, 520

  426, 434, 439

  444–45

  installing roof vent, 402

  determining existing finishes

  Particleboard (chipboard), 65

  repairing, 442–44

  loop vents, 337

  before, 525

  Parting bead, 135, 597

  replace/repair decision, 442

  minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,

  extension poles for, 510

  Partition, defined, 183, 597

  restoring, 444–45

  335

  exterior. See Painting exteriors

  Peeling paint, 529, 530

  steps, 441, 442

  options, 334–38

  factory-finished siding instead

  Penny, defined, 597

  texturing, 440

  stack venting, 335–36

  of, 170

  Permits, 28, 29

  tools, 441–42

  terminating, 338

  finishing tips, 490

  Pests

  trim, 432

  toilets, 335, 336–37

  gloves and glasses for, 508

  inspecting for, 14, 17

  wallpapering, 545

  water heaters, 356

  interior. See Painting interiors

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p; treating infestations, 202–03

  Plate joiner (biscuit joiner), 480

  Plumb/level tools, 47, 56, 216

  masks/cartridges for, 45, 507–

  water, rot, mold and, 204

  Plates, 597

  Plunge routers, 50

  08, 511

  PEX (cross-linked polyethylene),

  adding blocking, 199–200

  Plywood

  pads for, 510

  328–30

  attaching new partitions, 188,

  defined, 65

  prep work, 504, 517–18, 522–23, Piers, defined, 597

  199–200

  formaldehyde content, 66

  524–26, 531–33

  Pilot holes, 69

  half-cutting plates, 189

  grades/characteristics, 66–67

  priming surfaces, 518

  Pin tackers. See Brad nailers

  illustrated, 8

  hardwood, 67–68

  roller techniques, 511–12, 518–

  Pins, in concrete, 251

  nailing off, 202

  nailing, 67, 185

  19

  Planes, 50, 51, 56, 480–81

  Pliers/cutters, 53–54, 275–78, 323

  R-value, 409

  rollers/pans/poles for, 509–10,

  Planing tips, 481

  Plow, defined, 597

  tiling on, 457, 465

  597

  Planning, 21–42. See also

  Plumb, defined, 597

  Pneumatic nailers

  safety, 507–08, 510–11, 513–17,

  Drawings

  Plumbing, 316–56. See also

  brad nailers, 482, 593

  518

  bathrooms, 23, 319–22, 380–83

  Drainage, waste and vent

  for exterior trim, 160

  sanding and, 517, 520, 523, 527,

  case histories, 34–42

  (DWV) pipes; Water-supply

  features/benefits, 56–57

  532

  comfort considerations, 22

  pipe

  for fiber-cement boards, 172

  slowing drying times, 522

  cooking/dining and, 23

  air-sealing, 394

  finish nailers, 482

  spray-painting, 512–14, 523,

  developing and drawing plan,

  bathroom size requirements,

  framing nails for, 70–71

  524, 534

  29–33

  319

  for plywood, 67, 185

  stickability test, 518

  cleanouts, 19, 338

  for roofing, 80, 94

  608

  triggers, 57

  illustrated, 8

  installing vent, 402

  tools, 43–45

  for wood floors, 573

  trim, 158

  insulating. See Insulation

  vermiculite insulation, 415

  Pneumatic shears, 172

  Range hoods, 376

  layers, limit, 10, 80

  wallpapering, 542

  Point loads, 183

  Rating rooms, 23

  longevity, 80

  Sanders, 481, 532, 533, 563–64

  Pointing, 215, 597

  Rat-tail files, 50, 51, 481

  mesh breather layer on, 81, 99

  Sanding

  Polyisocyanurate (polyiso or PIR),

  Reading houses. See Inspecting

  metal, 11

  drywall, 425, 426

  408, 410, 597

  houses

  nails/nailing, 86, 87–88, 92

  painting and, 517, 520, 523,

  Polymer moldings, 484–85

  Reamers, 52

  pitch, 178, 597

  527, 532

  Polyurethanes

  Rebar. See Steel reinforcement

  preparing to install, 80–83,

  wood floors, 563, 565–68

  adhesives, 76, 489

  (rebar)

  89–93, 98–99

  Sandpaper, 481–82, 523, 527, 565–

  clear finishes, 456, 506, 527–29,

  Reciprocating saws, 48

  reinforcing, 15

  66

  562–63

  Recycling, 41

  repairing, 98, 102

  Sash, defined, 598. See also

  foams, 237

  Refinishing woodwork, 527–29

  reroofing ( see also Shingles)

  Windows

  testing for, 562–63

  Reinforcement, for masonry, 215

  ridge vents and, 91, 98, 101

  Sash balance, defined, 598

  on wood floors, 562–63, 569–70

  Renovation notebook, 22–24

  safety, 78–80, 227

  Sawhorses, 55

  Polyvinyl acetate (glue), 489

  Repointing joints, 3, 221–22, 597

  sheathing, 81, 597

  Saws, power, 47–48, 56, 171–72,

  Portland cement, 173, 215

  Resilient flooring, 580–85

  slate, 10, 103

  243, 279, 480

  Post bases/caps, 74

  adhering, 584

  stripping old, 81

  Sawzall®, 48

  Post jacks, 238

  asbestos in, 464

  tiles, 11, 102–03

  Scaffolding, 55, 80

  Posts, replacing pads and, 243–44

  characteristics/types, 557, 560–

  underlayment, 82–83, 92, 103

  Scarf joints, 486–87

  Powder-post beetles, 203

  61

  undersized rafters/sheathing, 81

  Scarifying tool, 543

  Power, defined, 261

  cutting/fitting, 584–85

  unvented, 399, 413

  Scraping paint, 508, 526, 532, 533

  Power planers, 56

  seaming, 584

  vents, 90, 160–61, 398–99, 400,

  Scraping wood floors, 564, 568

  Power saws, 47–48, 56, 243, 480

  templates, 582–84

  402

  Screed, defined, 598

  Power-actuated tools, 57

  tiling on, 464, 466

  warranty issues, 79

  Screw jacks, 209, 238

  Pressure-treated lumber, 60

  underlayments, 580–82

  weight considerations, 91

  Screwing/drilling accessories,

  Primers

  Respirator masks, 43, 45, 507–08,

  when to tear off, 80–81

  52–53

  paint, 505, 506, 518, 519, 532–

  511, 515, 597

  Rot

  Screws, 71–72

  33, 535

  Reveal, defined, 597

  dealing with, 203–05

  for backer board, 462

  wallcovering, 542

  Ridge vents, 91, 98, 101

  inspecting for, 17–18

  for drywall, 424, 427, 433–34,

  Priming surfaces, 518

  Ridgeboards, 8, 101, 597

  Rotary hammers, 57

  439–40

  Professional help, 27–29

  Ridges, 597

  Rough opening (RO), defined, 597

  Scribing, 598

  architects and designers, 27,

  flashing, 89

  Routers, 50, 481

  baseboards, 497, 500

  31–33, 37

  illustrated, 8

  Run, defined, 597

  cabinets, 361, 363, 366, 367–68

  city/county planners, 28–29

  inspecting, 9, 15

  R-values, 597

  doors, 126–27

  designer-builders, 28

  soffit-to-ridge ventilation, 398–

  building materials, 385, 409

  floors, 575, 578, 581, 582–84

  for energy audit, 390–91

  99, 400

  insulation, 398, 399, 407, 408

  panels
to irregular walls, 367

  financial considerations, 34

  treatments for, 101

  U-factors and, 136, 137, 599

  Sealants/caulks, 76–77

  general contractors (GCs),

  Right-angle drills, 56

  window, 136

  Sealers, defined, 598

  27–28, 33–34

  Rigid insulation, 385, 386, 394–96,

  Self-leveling compounds (SLCs),

  managing and communicating

  408, 409–10, 418, 597

  S

  457, 463–64

  with, 33–34

  Rim joists, 241, 248, 597

  Semigloss paint, 598. See also

  permit process and, 28, 29

  Rip, defined, 597

  Saber saws. See Jigsaws

  Paint references

  Program requirements (wish list),

  Rise, defined, 597

  Saddles. See Crickets

  Septic tips, 19

  22, 35, 37–38, 40

  Riser, defined, 597

  Safety

  Service panels

  Propylene gas torches, 324

  Roll roofing, defined, 597

  asbestos, 464

  adding circuits, 273

  Pry bars/wrecking bars, 54

  Roof inspection, 9–12, 14–15

  attic, 15

  cutting power at, 267

  PSL (parallel strand lumber;

  asphalt shingles, 10

  chimney, 11–12

  functions, 260, 262, 263–64

  Parallam®), 63

  bellying (sagging), 15

  demolition, 195–96

  fuses/fuse panels, 18, 264, 267,

  Pump jacks, 55

  built-up roofing, 11

  dielectric unions, 19, 325, 330,

  268–69, 271–73

  PVC conduit, 283

  checkpoints, 9–10

  345

  grounding, 264–67, 269

  PVC pipe, 318, 323, 325, 330, 332–

  chimneys, 11–12

  electrical system, 17, 18, 44,

  inspecting, 268–69

  33, 338, 340. See also CPVC

  metal roofing, 11

  195–96, 260–62, 267, 269,

  load calculation, 272

  supply pipe

  roof tiles, 11

  286

  main breaker, 264

  PVC trim, 159

  slate shingles, 10

  equipment, 45–46, 184

  neutral/ground bus, 265–67

  water damage/leaks, 14, 15

  jacks/jacking, 238, 239–40

  safety precautions, 261–62, 267,

  R

  wood shingles/shakes, 10

  ladder, 44, 79, 156, 227, 529

  269

  Roofing jacks, 80, 95

  mold remediation, 404–05

  sizing, 18, 271–73

  Rafters

  Roofovers, 97, 597

  painting, 507–08, 510–11, 513–

  working inside, 261

  illustrated, 8

  Roof(s), 78–103. See also Shingles

  17, 518, 562

  Set, defined, 598

  inspecting, 14, 15

  blisters, 11, 102

  plumbing, 324, 344, 345

  Shaping/hand cutting tools, 50–51,

  jack, 596

  equipment, 80

  refinishing floors, 562, 565

  480–81

  undersized, 81

  flashing. See Flashing

  roof, 78–80, 227

  Shear walls, 25–26, 66–67, 598

  Rain-screen walls, 168

  flat, 11, 101–02

 

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