What is Combustion Air and Why Do You Need It?
Gas appliances are common in many homes and provide warm air through furnaces, hot water through gas water heaters, and other appliances such as gas clothes dryers. However, unlike electric appliances, gas appliances require [...]
How to Repair Concrete Trip Hazards
Picture yourself on a nice sunny day at your home, enjoying the yard, maybe cutting grass or gardening. Your elderly neighbor passes by and you smile and wave. As they do the same, they [...]
How to treat moss on a roof?
Moss spores are air-borne and find their way onto roofs via wind. Once the spores get on the roof, they adhere to the shingles and start growing into thick moss. Since moss does well [...]
The Importance of Roof Kick Out Flashing
Roof flashings on a roof are important components that help to deflect rain water from away from roof penetrations and the home structure. Improperly installed or missing flashing on a roof can cause water intrusion [...]
Gutters Should be Sloped
Keeping water away and outside of a home is a critical part of keeping a home in good shape and preventing moisture related issues as well as structural problems. A home with gutters in [...]
High Water Pressure
High Water Pressure in the Home: The majority of homes in the Greater Portland and Vancouver area that are connected to the municipal water supply receive water at a pressure of 40 to 80 [...]