Have you ever looked in your attic and noticed black, brown, or white patchy or fuzzy areas present on the roof sheathing or framing? While this is a common occurrence, particularly in regions with high annual rain fall and/or humidity, it can pose a potential health hazard for the home’s occupants. Mold growth can [...]
Vapor barriers are an important installation for all homes. However, vapor barriers in homes build on a slab or with a finished basement will not be visible or accessible. A vapor barrier should be made of 6-mil black polyethylene plastic and is designed to prevent moisture vapor in the underlying soil from reaching the [...]
Have you ever noticed that a window in your home has a hazy or foggy appearance? Does the window develop condensation that cannot be removed? This is a common occurrence for double or triple pane windows, and is generally known as a failed window seal. Double or triple pane windows can be referred to [...]
Swimming pools can be a luxurious addition to a home. However, specific precautions should be in place in order to maximize safety for persons in and around the pool. First, drowning is the biggest potential safety concern with regard to swimming pools. The best way to prevent drowning is to have an automatic pool [...]
Roof edge flashing is a component of the roof that should be incorporated into all installations with asphalt shingles and many other roof covering materials. The purpose of roof edge flashing is to direct water away from the susceptible components at the roof’s edges and into the gutters. Roof edge flashing is made of [...]
