Drainage Pipe Slope
Drainage pipes are an essential component of every home’s plumbing system. Drainage pipes are part of a home’s DWV (Drain Waste Vent) system and provide the avenue in which water and waste leave the [...]
What is Water Hammer?
If you’ve ever heard loud banging coming from behind the walls when running water at a fixture such as a washing machine, sink, or other plumbing appliance, you may have experienced the phenomenon known [...]
Fiber Cement Siding Blocking
Properly flashed penetration blocking is a critical component in cement fiber siding systems. Although important, this exterior detail is often overlooked or executed incorrectly. One of the biggest violations of blocking requirements today, are [...]
Home Egress Requirements
Modern building standards have several requirements regarding egress in a home. All bedrooms and finished basements that do not have a door to the exterior should be equipped with properly sized egress windows. Egress [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]