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dxrey65 t1_jdy4kjs wrote

> Not a big issue

It is a big issue, really. A home inspector would usually follow the code and look for a maximum difference of 1/8 in all the risers. That tends to be followed pretty strictly, as too much difference between stair heights increases the likelihood of someone falling on the stairs. It might sound silly, but anyone in the business is used to having to follow the rules pretty closely there.

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allangee t1_jdy2lde wrote

Seriously -- find a nice loud speaker that will fit in the exposed end of the pipe. Block the exposed end to muffle the sound as much as possible.

If you have a mechanic's stethoscope, great! If not, a piece of steel (like rebar) will work by placing one end against your ear. Start near where you think the other end is, then move farther and closer to determine if you're getting nearer to the end of the pipe. If you're really lucky, you'll touch the pipe itself and get a solid sound. If not, you should be able to narrow the search area quite a bit.

I'm assuming you can't see which direction the pipe is going,or that it's curved -- otherwise you would have lined up a forty foot tape measure on the surface.

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SS5939 t1_jdy1e8n wrote

Yes! Underlayment is cushion as well as moisturizer barrier and prevents planks from squeaking. It also protects your planks from any imperfections in slab. Better quality means longer life and comfort. Your feet and back will thank you because shock absorbance from premium underlayment.

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LostRF OP t1_jdxun0h wrote

Seems to be the case. Can’t follow manufacturer installation instructions with no furring strips on the studs and flush mounted cement board. Looks like surround needs to come out, furring strips and some kinda new fangled barrier installed, then redo tile. Any suggestions on a “system” or board type? I’ve seen the German one before on YouTube, pretty sure all these videos are paid for so I don’t exactly trust it as impartial.

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NightElf193 OP t1_jdxf7jh wrote

Reply to comment by Trigs12 in Rising damp from chimney? by NightElf193

I believe it was there when we moved in early 2020. There was always a strange smell in the kitchen cupboards next to the wall where the chimney is and I just assumed the previous owners kept herbs, onions or something in there. There was never anything visible or obvious until we noticed white mold forming on a pan we never used in the cupboard. Assumed we didn't dry it properly, washed it, put it away and noticed the same thing some time after (few months ago). That prompted me to do some investigating. I pulled back some wallpaper in the living room where the chimney breast is and the paste was sticky so I knew something was going on. There was no mold that I could see in the living room, no dampness of the wallpaper, only the sticky paste and dark plaster behind it.

This all led to the chimney work 6 weeks ago. I don't know how long it should take to dry out, or if there is more going on. All I do know is that I'm worried all the time about my little boy.

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