Imagine you’re out camping on a cold night in your sleeping bag and your zipper breaks letting in all the cold. I’m sure you would do everything you could to fix it to stay warm. Now consider your home or the house your looking to purchase do not the same principles apply? In fig ...
Ice Dam Prevention
Observing a past small snow storm I could not help but notice how fast snow melted on some roofs. Have you ever noticed that an unheated shed, porch, or garage never has an ice dam? The main cause of ice dams has to do with proper insulation, ventilation and heat escaping from the building ...
Poor venting of bathroom fans leads to moisture/mold in the attic space
When inspecting a home for the first time I start with the exterior. As I'm taking it in I'm on the look out for bathroom windows and possible fan vents. If I don't see them I make a mental note to check and ensure they are properly vented to outside air. Bathroom fans not properly vented may lead ...
