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Is a basement or an attic classed as a storey?

Liverpool City Council FAQ
are connected to the living accommodation by an internal stairway and used as part of the property, e.g. as a meter position, boiler position, storage, laundry facility or Commercial premises on the ground or any upper floor will also be included in the calculation of number of storeys, but not basements in purely commercial use. Cases involving the de-commissioning of attics and cellars will need to be discussed on an individual basis.
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What about attic or basement cleanouts?

Town of Marshfield, MA - Frequently Asked Questions
Large volumes of bulky waste may be taken to the Transfer station in your car or trailer if you purchase A voucher at the DPW office for $100 or you can opt to weigh and pay $150/ton or $100 minimum, make check out to the Town of Marshfield and pay for your waste at the time of.
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CAN I CONVERT MY ATTIC, BASEMENT, OR GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE?

Frequently Asked Building Questions
Finishing off an existing attic, basement, or garage may seem like a great way to create more living space, but it is important to do some 'homework' first. Check on the zoning and building requirments early in the process. You will save a lot of time and money knowing about County building standards in advance. Existing conditions could make it expensive, difficult, or even impossible for you to change your attic, basement, or garage into living space.
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Is a wet basement or attic a sign of a poorly built home?

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Not always. Time takes it toll and over the course years almost all homes will suffer from some sort of problem or damage.
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How concerned should I be about a little or occasional leakage in my foundation, attic or basement?

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Only through one of our free inspections would it be possible to answer this question for you. Since the cost of real water problems can be so high it is our recommendation that you have a free inspection from NationDry when you can.
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Where is The Attic?

www.atticonline.com, Frequently Asked Questions
The Attic is located at Surfside Presbyterian Church on the second level of the new hall (the one perpendicular to bypass 17).
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Can We Have a Basement?

Frequently Asked Questions and Industry Glossary
Yes. The majority of our homes are built over full basements. Depending on the topography of the land, either a full basement or a crawl space can be used since our pre-cut log homes are constructed upon "conventional" sub floors with ease.
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Typically, a trench is dug through the floor to get to the sewer line, which is then patched. Also, the bathroom must be vented through a sewer stack, and through a fan exhaust.
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Walkouts typically have doors and windows to the outside and usually are as perilous as residences on grade. However, because they usually have a concrete slab foundation and some earth protected walls, they provide a good location for construction of an inresidence shelter. The above ground portion of partial basements are susceptible to wind forces and flying debris produced by severe wind events.
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I have bats in my attic. What should I do?

Frequently Asked Questions About BRD - USGS
Bats are among the world's least appreciated and most endangered animals. I suggest that you visit Bat Conservation International's Web site, which has links to a great deal of information on bats, including a link that provides information on how to find a reputable bat removal service -- one that does not harm the bats. Your local university extension office may also provide information and assistance. Our Web site contains much information on bats.
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What about finishing my basement ... ?

Wet Basement Waterproofing Systems, Basement Finishing Produ...
After a SANI-TRED installation, you may finish your basement by installing wall studs approximately 3/4" from the exterior walls, in the normal manner, or you may paint with any interior paint directly over the SAN-TRED installation.
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What Is The Daylight Basement I See On Some Of Your Home Plans?

Frequently Asked House Plans Questions
It is most often seen on sloping lots that allow a portion of the basement to have larger windows. Depending upon the amount of slope, you can often times have a door that walks directly out. There are also home plans listed with daylight basements that are simply built farther out of the ground thereby exposing part of the basement wall. These go under the names of "split-entry", "raised ranch", "bi-level" and "multi-level" home plans.
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I think there's an animal in the attic. What do I do?

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I would suggest a live cage trap. If you can determine what type of animal you have this will make it easier to know what size trap to purchase. The trap does need to be placed on a flat surface in an area that the animal would come into contact with it. If you spray the trap with apple juice this will make it more attractive to the animal. Read more trapping tips.
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I hear noises in my attic / wall void. What is causing them?

American Pest Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Noises could be caused by rats, mice, bats, squirrels, raccoons, cats or insects. Typically attic inhabitants are getting in through vents or soffits that need repair. You must locate how the animal is getting in and repair the access point or points at a time when you are sure they are not in the attic. We provide trapping and exclusion services if you would rather have someone do this for you.
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What should I do if I have vermiculite in my attic?

Environmental Maintenance Engineers, Inc. - FAQ's
Do Not Disturb It! Any disturbance has the potential to release asbestos fibers into the air. Limiting the number of trips to the attic and shortening the length of those trips can help limit your potential exposure. Do not try to remove the insulation by yourself. Hire professionals trained and certified to safely remove the material.
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Can the attic be converted?

Attic Conversion Services
Generally yes but potential may be limited and/or expensive due to limited available height, structural constraints, building status (listed or protected), planning requirements and conditions.
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What about insulating my attic?

Informed Energy Decisions | Frequently Asked Questions
The attic/roof of houses accounts for about 15% of heat loss and 22% of summer heat gain in older two-story houses in our climate, and often a higher percentage in single-story houses. Our energy audit can identify several problems associated with attic insulation: by-pass leaks, insulation voids, roof heat gain.
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WHAT IS AN ATTIC FAN?

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attic fan or power attic ventilator is a specially designed fan for exhausting hot air from your attic. Attic fans are mounted to the roof of your home. They pull cooler air from inlet vents while pulling 140 to 150 degree air from out of your attic.
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WILL THEY MELT IN MY ATTIC?

Helzer's Creations FAQ ::
No, hot climates will not harm the clay. Its melting point is over 400 degrees F. We do recommend that ornaments be stored flat and not have a lot of weight stacked on top of them.
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How much ventilation should I have in my attic?

FAQ - Insulation and Weatherization
In most cases, you should have one square foot of net free vent area for each 150 square feet of attic floor area. Net free area is the actual area that air can flow through. With screens and louvers, you can assume that is roughly half the gross area. If you have a properly installed ceiling vapor retarder, you can reduce the vent area to one square foot per 300 square feet of attic floor area.
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I have wildlife in my attic. What should I do?

Metro Pest Control
If a raccoon or squirrel decides to nest in your attic, or a group of bats are using your building for shelter, it is important to get them out as soon as possible. If left undisturbed, they will multiply and eventually create health issues caused by fleas, ticks, mites and the diseases they carry. Damage to the property is also a real concern as these animals gnaw on wires causing fire hazards as well as computer and alarm malfunctions.
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What can I do about the squirrel in my attic?

Animal Health and Public Safety - FAQ's
Kansas City Animal Health and Public Safety Officers do not remove wild animals such as squirrels, raccoons or opossums from underneath porches, on rooftops, inside attics or unfinished basements. To locate a company that specializes in removal of wild animals, look in the yellow pages under pest control services. If you have a wild animal inside your living area, an officer will respond to remove the animal from your residence.
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How can I become an Attic Leader?

www.atticonline.com, Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested in becoming an Attic leader you must enroll in Leadership University. To find out more you can check out our Leadership University page.
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I have squirrels in my attic. What should I do?

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Squirrels of any kind must either be excluded from reentering once they leave the attic, or they can be trapped and relocated. The site where they entered must be located and sealed. Squirrels can be difficult to trap in attics and you may want to consult a wildlife animal removal company for assistance (consult your Yellow Pages).
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Sewer has backed up in my basement. Who do I call?

Newark, DE - Official Website
Notify the Water & Wastewater Department at (302) 366-7055. Once notified, the City will dispatch the sewer truck to check the main sewer line in the street for blockages. If the main is clear, it is the homeowner's responsibility to call a plumber. The City suggests that all homewoners install a backflow preventer or plug in the floor drain to prevent potential backups in the event the main is blocked.
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Can I seal my finished basement?

Frequently Asked Questions - RadonSeal
If you can lift or remove the floor covering, chances are good that you will reduce radon significantly. Many homeowners do that. Most radon gets in through the floor, because it is trapped underneath the slab between footings. quot;Should I caulk around the bottom of the existing paneled walls?" It would be useless, because radon easily passes through drywall and paneling. Just like paints, tile adhesives are attacked by alkalis from the concrete. Lift and discard the tiles.
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Can I install a solid 3/4" hardwood floor in my basement?

Flooring Frequently Asked Questions
Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.
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How much more is a unit with a basement?

Premier Place Condominiums - Map
Each unit includes a full basement at no extra cost. Finishing options are available by designated contractor.
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What is a Michigan basement?

Frequently Asked Questions- offered by the Rion Team at Real...
This is a common question, but there are not many places to learn the answer. Michigan basements are found in older homes - think early 1900s, late 1800s. A Michigan basement is a basement that is often not suitable for finishing. Sometimes it is a space that was originally only a cellar or crawl space that was further excavated to extend it under more of the dwelling. Sometimes they have dirt floors, often the ceiling is not very high. Sometimes they have stone or brick walls. They can be damp.
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