Comments for Contractors Filter http://contractorsfilter.com/blog Whole House Gutter Protection at a Fraction of the Cost of Other Systems Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:40:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Eavestrough ( or Guttering ) Cleaning? by James http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/221/eavestrough-or-guttering-cleaning/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 James Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:40:05 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/221/eavestrough-or-guttering-cleaning/#comment-1054 I use to clean my gutter trough with a broomstick made of coconut leaves, I let it the debris and leaves fall down to the grounds and clean the grounds later. Now the wind simply blows the leaves away thanks to the leaf guard incorporated in my new <a href="http://easyflow.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Easy Flow</a> guttering system I use to clean my gutter trough with a broomstick made of coconut leaves, I let it the debris and leaves fall down to the grounds and clean the grounds later. Now the wind simply blows the leaves away thanks to the leaf guard incorporated in my new Easy Flow guttering system

]]> Comment on Floods and Water Damage in your Home – What you Need to Know About Water Damage Restoration by Lu Lu http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/243/floods-and-water-damage-in-your-home-%e2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know-about-water-damage-restoration/comment-page-1/#comment-1046 Lu Lu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:42:03 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/243/floods-and-water-damage-in-your-home-%e2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know-about-water-damage-restoration/#comment-1046 <b>Help! Condo owner needs advice. Negligent/filthy neighbor with extensive water damage and rat infestation!?</b><br>I own a condo/town home. I noticed water was puddling in my kitchen from under the baseboard of the wall that adjoins my neighbor. I called a plumber out to be sure it wasn't an issue in my unit. Couldn't find anything here. Noticed that the next door neighbor's patio area had a lot of collected water and also mold on the exterior siding. Also noticed what looked like water coming down the window from inside. Rang the doorbell and knocked w/ no answer. Noticed her car parked out front ( she only has one). Got worried and called condo association but couldn't reach anyone since it's Saturday. Got really worried after extensive knocking on neighbor's door and no answer. Called cops. Cops come out and enter home ( back door was unlocked). Cops find home empty but are flabergasted at the state of affairs inside. The entire upstairs bathroom floor had collapsed into the kitchen area with water pouring down walls-- entire dining room/kitchen area flooded. Cops also mention extensive mold on walls and rats and roaches running around!! Garbarge everywhere inside. A complete nightmare. The cops said the place needs to be condemned. Finally talk to property management company who seems to think that it's okay to wait until Monday to do anything. We have our plumber turn off the water outside. A few hours later a water and fire damage restoration company shows up stating they received a call from the unit owner ( landlord). The guy says the tenant has 'been out of town' and is supposed to be meeting him there. We inform him of what is going on inside. Tenant shows up in a cab and promptly tells us that she was unaware of any problem and has been out of town since Wednesday. She also mentioned that the landlord was aware of the issue before the condo association called him?? How did he know if she didn't know?? It's obvious by the extensive damage inside that this has been an ongoing problem. Not only that but what explains the filth, garbage, and rats?! I need some good advice on what my next steps should be. We are going to file a complaint at city hall and I will be contacting the owner and demanding that he pay for a full inspection of my unit as well as any necessary repairs. I am worried about the health hazard and the potential damage to my structure! Should I seek legal help? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Help! Condo owner needs advice. Negligent/filthy neighbor with extensive water damage and rat infestation!?
I own a condo/town home. I noticed water was puddling in my kitchen from under the baseboard of the wall that adjoins my neighbor. I called a plumber out to be sure it wasn’t an issue in my unit. Couldn’t find anything here. Noticed that the next door neighbor’s patio area had a lot of collected water and also mold on the exterior siding. Also noticed what looked like water coming down the window from inside. Rang the doorbell and knocked w/ no answer. Noticed her car parked out front ( she only has one). Got worried and called condo association but couldn’t reach anyone since it’s Saturday. Got really worried after extensive knocking on neighbor’s door and no answer. Called cops. Cops come out and enter home ( back door was unlocked). Cops find home empty but are flabergasted at the state of affairs inside. The entire upstairs bathroom floor had collapsed into the kitchen area with water pouring down walls– entire dining room/kitchen area flooded. Cops also mention extensive mold on walls and rats and roaches running around!! Garbarge everywhere inside. A complete nightmare. The cops said the place needs to be condemned. Finally talk to property management company who seems to think that it’s okay to wait until Monday to do anything. We have our plumber turn off the water outside. A few hours later a water and fire damage restoration company shows up stating they received a call from the unit owner ( landlord). The guy says the tenant has ‘been out of town’ and is supposed to be meeting him there. We inform him of what is going on inside. Tenant shows up in a cab and promptly tells us that she was unaware of any problem and has been out of town since Wednesday. She also mentioned that the landlord was aware of the issue before the condo association called him?? How did he know if she didn’t know?? It’s obvious by the extensive damage inside that this has been an ongoing problem. Not only that but what explains the filth, garbage, and rats?! I need some good advice on what my next steps should be. We are going to file a complaint at city hall and I will be contacting the owner and demanding that he pay for a full inspection of my unit as well as any necessary repairs. I am worried about the health hazard and the potential damage to my structure! Should I seek legal help? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

]]> Comment on Can I use aluminium leaf guards (the mesh caps that go in the downspout) in copper gutters? by T squared http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/comment-page-1/#comment-1045 T squared Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:39:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/#comment-1045 yes - it's called 'dissimilar metal contact' one of the two will accelerate the corrosion process, you'll have to use something made of copper or plastic.<br><b>References : </b><br> yes – it’s called ‘dissimilar metal contact’ one of the two will accelerate the corrosion process, you’ll have to use something made of copper or plastic.
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]]> Comment on Does anyone know a "Gutter" guy in or around Monmouth County NJ? by cornbreaded23 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/240/does-anyone-know-a-gutter-guy-in-or-around-monmouth-county-nj/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 cornbreaded23 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:15:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/240/does-anyone-know-a-gutter-guy-in-or-around-monmouth-county-nj/#comment-1042 Why not try the online Yellow Pages?<br><b>References : </b><br> Why not try the online Yellow Pages?
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]]> Comment on Can I use aluminium leaf guards (the mesh caps that go in the downspout) in copper gutters? by Bear Naked http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/comment-page-1/#comment-1044 Bear Naked Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:07:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/#comment-1044 Yes it is true. Combining aluminum and copper will create a force field that traps both alpha and beta waves, from entering or leaving. The resulting Field will cause a negative force flow to interfere with all radio, television and cell phone communications. Studies have inferred that it also detracts from a woman's ability to be satisfied. Don't say you weren't warned!<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes it is true. Combining aluminum and copper will create a force field that traps both alpha and beta waves, from entering or leaving. The resulting Field will cause a negative force flow to interfere with all radio, television and cell phone communications. Studies have inferred that it also detracts from a woman’s ability to be satisfied. Don’t say you weren’t warned!
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]]> Comment on Can I use aluminium leaf guards (the mesh caps that go in the downspout) in copper gutters? by starrwoode http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/comment-page-1/#comment-1043 starrwoode Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:51:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/241/can-i-use-aluminium-leaf-guards-the-mesh-caps-that-go-in-the-downspout-in-copper-gutters/#comment-1043 that ive never heard of<br><b>References : </b><br> that ive never heard of
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]]> Comment on My gutter drain pipe is thick with mud from the ground to five feet high. How do I clean it out ? by BrownShirt http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 BrownShirt Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/#comment-1038 The hose idea is a good one but I'd remove the downspout so it would be easier to work with on the ground, just remove a few sheet metal screws. If the hose doesn't work, take the elbows off the downspout and shove something rigid through it.<br><b>References : </b><br> The hose idea is a good one but I’d remove the downspout so it would be easier to work with on the ground, just remove a few sheet metal screws. If the hose doesn’t work, take the elbows off the downspout and shove something rigid through it.
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]]> Comment on My gutter drain pipe is thick with mud from the ground to five feet high. How do I clean it out ? by norm http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 norm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:26:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/#comment-1037 A garden hose. Snake it down until it hit the obstruction and turn it on. It will drill through the blockage if is all dirt.<br><b>References : </b><br> A garden hose. Snake it down until it hit the obstruction and turn it on. It will drill through the blockage if is all dirt.
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]]> Comment on My gutter drain pipe is thick with mud from the ground to five feet high. How do I clean it out ? by kayak http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 kayak Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/#comment-1036 A combination of roof shingle fines and airborne dust/leaves has accumulated in the downspout. There are quite a few feet of it since it was heavy enough to separate at the top. If you live in an area where it freezes this material has frozen, expanded and either opened the manufacturers seal or has cracked the tube. In either case you must replace the tube - not worth cutting out the cracked section, if you could find it, since new tubing usually is sold in 8-10 foot lengths. If you are certain the material has not frozen then try pushing a hose into the tube FROM THE BOTTOM- not the top. The material will dislodge slowly at first and then in a rushing mass. Water in the top simple compacts the material and can make it very difficult if not impossible to clear the tube.<br><b>References : </b><br> A combination of roof shingle fines and airborne dust/leaves has accumulated in the downspout. There are quite a few feet of it since it was heavy enough to separate at the top. If you live in an area where it freezes this material has frozen, expanded and either opened the manufacturers seal or has cracked the tube. In either case you must replace the tube – not worth cutting out the cracked section, if you could find it, since new tubing usually is sold in 8-10 foot lengths.

If you are certain the material has not frozen then try pushing a hose into the tube FROM THE BOTTOM- not the top. The material will dislodge slowly at first and then in a rushing mass. Water in the top simple compacts the material and can make it very difficult if not impossible to clear the tube.
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]]> Comment on My gutter drain pipe is thick with mud from the ground to five feet high. How do I clean it out ? by godluvutoo http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1035 godluvutoo Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:44:59 +0000 http://contractorsfilter.com/blog/238/my-gutter-drain-pipe-is-thick-with-mud-from-the-ground-to-five-feet-high-how-do-i-clean-it-out/#comment-1035 only thing you can do is get pressure nozzle on hose and cock it in pipe so itll stay on its own it will soften and come thru, may take awhile but it works. i know ive did it. be sure and open faucet all the way.<br><b>References : </b><br> only thing you can do is get pressure nozzle on hose and cock it in pipe so itll stay on its own it will soften and come thru, may take awhile but it works. i know ive did it. be sure and open faucet all the way.
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