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Forum: Ottawa 2021-01-13, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,979
Posted By GregS
Tarion has a COVID page set up answering many...

Tarion has a COVID page set up answering many questions regarding delays.
Lots of helpful information:
https://www.tarion.com/homeowners/covid-19

I'm sure there will be more after todays...
Forum: Building and Construction 2020-12-29, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Posted By GregS
A cold air return, returns the air to the air...

A cold air return, returns the air to the air handling unit in the basement. It would be going down if this air return is on the main floor above the basement.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-11-22, 01:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,484
Posted By GregS
Sounds transfers by vibration through structural...

Sounds transfers by vibration through structural materials.

Putting insulation in the ceiling will not do much in my experience. We go through this all the time with people building home theatres...
Forum: Home Technology and Electronics 2020-11-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By GregS
Which model TV is this? The ones with power...

Which model TV is this? The ones with power adapters are usually under 50" sizes.

For those we just sit the power supply on top of the ledge behind the TV.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-11-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 812
Posted By GregS
Having been part of hundreds of custom homes and...

Having been part of hundreds of custom homes and many of which we do the alarm systems in, here is my 2 cents:

1) Get a good pump (as mentioned above)

2) Absolutely, positively get a backup...
Forum: Ottawa 2020-11-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By GregS
Your lawyer is involved. End of thread.

Your lawyer is involved. End of thread.
Forum: Basement Finishing and Renovations 2020-09-28, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By GregS
No. I have never had an issue with this. ...

No.
I have never had an issue with this.
However sprayfoam does move things as it expands.

And why are you running coax and phone?
Forum: East Gwillimbury 2020-09-28, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By GregS
If it could be relocated it will be a significant...

If it could be relocated it will be a significant amount of work and will still require a large junction the size of the breaker panel in the garage. I do not know the layout of your home.

There...
Forum: East Gwillimbury 2020-09-27, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By GregS
No issues. Have seen them placed in garages many...

No issues. Have seen them placed in garages many times.
Usually it has to do with the distance between the panel and the meter.
Forum: Basement Finishing and Renovations 2020-09-15, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 751
Posted By GregS
I would like to say no issue.. however the...

I would like to say no issue.. however the pressure around that curve could be higher resulting in more air being forced through the the smaller duct than you may want.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-09-05, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,014
Posted By GregS
Ran out of space. Try it now.

Ran out of space. Try it now.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-27, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By GregS
The houses and water are heated with gas. There...

The houses and water are heated with gas. There will be gas in the house already.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-27, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By GregS
Is the basement under the stove unfinished? ...

Is the basement under the stove unfinished?
That will be a big factor in the cost.
Forum: Home Technology and Electronics 2020-08-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
Posted By GregS
Heh, we install lots of them, but would be...

Heh, we install lots of them, but would be expensive compared to the flyer-stapled-to-the-telephone-pole guys :)
Forum: Home Owner Tips, Upgrades and Maintenance 2020-08-16, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By GregS
Yes, most likely doorbell transformer. May have...

Yes, most likely doorbell transformer.
May have been an afterthought if they forgot the wire at the door. Fishing it up through a cold room right below the front door was probably the best...
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-16, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By GregS
Chances are they would not have even known about...

Chances are they would not have even known about it.
That all happens by the service providers.

And no, you will not get faster internet than what you are paying for from the service provider.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-16, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By GregS
It is installed incorrectly. Is is a...

It is installed incorrectly.

Is is a security issue? Honestly, it would be faster and easier just to kick the lock in.
It's not that difficult to do.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By GregS
A developer will buy the land, package it up and...

A developer will buy the land, package it up and depending on the way they want to sell it, sell it either fully serviced (sewer, water, power, etc) or sell it empty.
They sell this to a builder who...
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By GregS
To be clear.. this is your opinion.

To be clear.. this is your opinion.
Forum: Home Technology and Electronics 2020-08-07, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By GregS
Most of the speakers we do right now are from...

Most of the speakers we do right now are from Angstrom.
Great Canadian brand, great speakers.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-08-06, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By GregS
Let's try this again.. and don't be idiots this...

Let's try this again.. and don't be idiots this time.
Forum: Ottawa 2020-07-29, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By GregS
For years I installed 1/2hp and 3/4hp motors for...

For years I installed 1/2hp and 3/4hp motors for double wide doors.
As mentioned above it comes down to what your door is made of.
Most back then were inexpensive OSB type wood. 1/2hp is probably...
Forum: Building and Construction 2020-07-27, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,084
Posted By GregS
Could you maybe post a picture of what you mean...

Could you maybe post a picture of what you mean by 'flipped up' for clarification?
Forum: Ottawa 2020-07-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By GregS
Around here people work when they can. The heat...

Around here people work when they can.
The heat is not helping, just means you go slower.
Forum: Home Technology and Electronics 2020-07-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By GregS
Stand-alone On-wall In-wall In-ceiling ...

Stand-alone
On-wall
In-wall
In-ceiling

That's the order of preference for speaker types in a surround sound situation.

I don't want that list to deceive and suggest that in-ceiling speakers...
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