Maintenance For Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Regular maintenance is the best way to help extend the life of the various components within a home and to keep them operating properly. One of the most important areas of a home is [...]
Roof Valley Sealing
The roof covering of a home is one of the single most important aspects of home construction. The roof has many responsibilities we heavily rely on, such as protection from exterior elements, moisture run off [...]
How To Replace a GFCI Outlet
A GFCI, or “ground-fault circuit interrupter” outlet is an electrical device found in homes that are designed to increase electrical safety in areas that are exposed to moisture. A GFCI is a fast-acting circuit [...]
Concrete Honeycombing
Concrete has been used in construction for thousands of years, but its use in residential foundations is a relatively recent development. Before the 20th century, most residential foundations were made of stone, brick, or [...]
Underground Oil Tanks in Portland: Hidden Costs
Once a common form of heating in Portland, oil fueled furnaces have become largely replaced by gas and electricity as a primary source of heat. Oil furnaces required large amounts of oil to continue [...]
Seismic Strapping for Water Heaters
A common defect that we find during a home inspection is water heaters that are not properly strapped to prevent damage or injury during a seismic event. Each state has different regulations regarding seismic [...]