Renovation 4th Edition
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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
&nbs
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