Why is annual servicing important for HVAC equipment?
What if you could save money, breathe cleaner air, enjoy enhanced safety and comfort in your home all while improving your overall peace of mind for a relatively small investment? Let's look at why [...]
Why are Double Tapped Neutrals a Problem?
In an electrical panel, you will find a variety of different types of wire gauges, circuit breakers, and bus bars. Three types of wires that you will see in any electrical panel are hot, [...]
Chimney Crickets
Chimney Crickets Moisture intrusion around chimney penetrations is a common issue. Large chimneys on a roof can collect snow, water, and debris on their uphill side. Water pooling at a chimney can deteriorate the [...]
Main Electrical Entrance Conductors
Electrical Service Entrance Conductors A service-entrance conductor is a wire that comes into the service. It connects the utility power to the meter and main disconnects at the service. Understanding where the [...]
Don’t Feed the Termites! Wood in the Crawlspace
Wood is a major component of most homes, yet wood should be removed from the crawlspace and from close proximity to the ground. Why is this important? What’s the worst that could happen? To [...]
What is Efflorescence?
When looking for evidence of moisture intrusion in a crawlspace or basement, some of the most obvious signs include water stains on the floor or vapor barrier, decay in wood, or moisture damaged framing. [...]