Common Defects Found in Manufactured Homes
When inspecting manufactured homes, most defects found are comparable to that of a traditional site built home. However, manufactured homes are unique in that they are typically built off-site in a controlled environment using [...]
Flexible (Accordion) Sink Drainpipe
Flexible drainpipes under bathroom and kitchen sinks are relatively common and can be purchased in most hardware stores. However, just because they are available does not mean that they should be used. Most of [...]
Aluminum Branch Wiring
If your home has aluminum branch wiring, you are at an increased risk of electrical fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that “homes built before 1972, and wired with aluminum, [...]
Dryer Vent Fires
A common and heavily used household appliance, the clothes dryer revolutionized the amount of time that people spent cleaning and drying clothes when it was first developed in 1938. While this machine is both [...]
Wood Stove Requirements in Oregon
Wood stoves and fireplace inserts have been required to be certified by the EPA since 1992. The Oregon DEQ had a certification program starting even earlier in the 1980s. Therefore, if you have a [...]
Bathroom and Kitchen Fans: Venting Into the Attic
Moisture in the home can be the source of many problems and addressing this issue is critical in preserving the functionality of a structure. Since bathrooms and kitchens are two of the largest sources [...]