Chimney Crickets Moisture intrusion around chimney penetrations is a common issue. Large chimneys on a roof can collect snow, water, and debris on their uphill side. Water pooling at a chimney can deteriorate the roof covering material, flashing, and the chimney itself. Prolonged moisture buildup can eventually cause rook leaks and even structural damage [...]
Composite siding is a building material used on the exterior of homes, referred to as cladding or plainly, siding, these products help to protect the framing, structural sheathing and interior of a home from water and other exterior elements. As any cladding material should, it also serves an aesthetic role and is available in [...]
Electrical Service Entrance Conductors A service-entrance conductor is a wire that comes into the service. It connects the utility power to the meter and main disconnects at the service. Understanding where the service begins and where it ends is critical in the proper application of many code rules. The service point is [...]
The term "drip edge" refers to the metal flashing or water-resistant barrier that is placed at the edge of a roof and that has an overhang from the roofline. It shields the fascia board from water seeping in from the top, underneath the shingles, and into your house. Drip edging aids in preventing capillary [...]
A door that is rubbing against the floor can sometimes be a simple nuisance but sometimes it can cause damage and negatively affect the HVAC system of the home. A door that repeatedly rubs against the carpet can cause the carpet in that area to wear prematurely. If it is rubbing against a hard [...]
When you look at the toilet in your bathroom, you won't see the toilet seal. It is, nevertheless, a crucial part on the toilet and is installed at the base of the toilet. It is a ring that prevents the toilet water from dripping onto the floor of the restroom. This ring, typically made [...]
The most popular kind of deadbolt, the single-keyed deadbolt, only needs a key to be turned in order to gain access from the outside. A knob that locks and unlocks the door is found on the interior side of the door. Both sides of a double-cylinder deadbolt have key-entry locks. In a home with [...]
Adjustable steel columns, commonly known as Lally Columns, are hollow steel posts designed to provide intermediate structural support. An attached threaded adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the post. Adjustments can properly distribute support to the floors above, to prevent out of level conditions that might cause structural damage. Lally columns [...]
Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments, home inspection requirements have been introduced and continue to develop as the industry changes. An increase in consumer expectations for more extensive information and protection has led to most states adopting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and licensure requirements for home inspectors. To understand the [...]
Offset in Sewer Line Whether your home is on septic or public sewer, the main sewer line is an integral part of your homes’ plumbing system. The main objective of this sewer line is to carry wastewater from your home safely. Although sewers have been discovered in ancient ruins dating back to [...]
