An often overlooked part of a home’s HVAC system, except for during the hot summer months, is the air conditioning compressor. This usually looks like a large vented metal box containing a fan which spins and blows air around the compressor on the exterior of the home when the thermostat is set to cooling [...]
Plumbing vents are an essential part of a home’s DWV (Drain Waste and Vent) system. They supply fresh air to the plumbing system in the home, which helps with proper water circulation. Additionally, plumbing vents create an avenue for toxic sewer gases to leave home. One of the most common defects we that we [...]
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 water and other exterior elements. As any cladding material should, it also serves an aesthetic role and is available in [...]
When you look at the toilet in your bathroom, you won't see the toilet seal. It is, nevertheless, a crucial part on the toilet and is installed at the base of the toilet. It is a ring that prevents the toilet water from dripping onto the floor of the restroom. This ring, typically made [...]
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 a 25-year warranty. However, the siding frequently started to decay, fall apart, and change color. Homeowners complained that their siding [...]
Cleaning your dryer vent and lint screen on a regular basis helps minimize lint buildup, lowers the risk of a fire, and ensures that your dryer runs effectively. Dryer lint fires are extremely common and dryer fires account for $238 million in property damage every year. Thankfully, the risk of dryer fires can be [...]
Swimming pool lights are important safety features that increase a swimmer’s visibility at night and help observers to locate swimmers. Locating swimmers during an emergency, such as drowning, is imperative and pool lights can potentially be lifesaving. While pool lights are beneficial from a safety standpoint, they also improve the aesthetics of a pool, [...]
Imagine you are strolling down a sidewalk in your neighborhood. Suddenly, you trip on an uneven section of concrete, causing you to fall and break an arm. Now you are stuck with significant medical bills all because the sidewalk was in a potentially hazardous condition. So, who is liable for these expenses? The answer [...]
Here in the Pacific Northwest, where winter temperatures can drop below freezing, swimming pool winterization is particularly important. Winterizing your outdoor swimming pool can help to prevent a variety of issues, including damaged pool equipment, cracked or broken plumbing lines, algae growth, and more. Heating your pool throughout the winter may not economically feasible [...]
Swimming pool filters are an essential component of a pools water circulatory system and help to maintain clean water for swimmers. Filters are plumbed into the plumbing network after the pool pump and before the pool heater. A pool filters main purpose is to trap dirt and debris and prevent it from entering the [...]
