Disconnected Dryer Vents
A disconnected dryer vent is a common issue that presents a safety and health hazard for a home’s occupants. Dryer vents are often routed through inaccessible areas, such as attics and crawlspaces. Because it [...]
Composite Siding
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 [...]
Unvented Crawlspaces
Unvented Crawlspaces An unvented crawl space is a type of foundation design that is sealed and insulated. Unlike vented crawl spaces, which have openings that allow for air circulation, unvented crawl spaces are typically [...]
What is Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Inner-Seal Siding?
Louisiana-Pacific was hit with a barrage of lawsuits in the 1990s over the alleged subpar performance of LP's faux-cedar Inner-Seal siding. LP Inner-Seal siding was produced from 1985-1995. Inner-Seal siding from LP came with [...]
How to Install a Washing Machine Drain Pan
Braided hoses are less likely to break. Water is the natural nemesis of homes and can cause tremendous damage in a very short amount of time. Whether it originates from roof leaks [...]
Where are GFCI outlets required under current building standards?
Ground-fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, are safety devices that are put on electrical outlets, also known as electrical receptacles. They're also located on extension cables, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment. When the low-resistance [...]