Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead ...
Knob-and-Tube Wiring
by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. The system is considered obsolete and can be a safety hazard, ...
Proper Deck Inspection
Over the past few weeks I have been noticing a disturbing trend, decks improperly built and designed. When reviewing a deck I study the most important structural components such as footings, support columns, stair design, railings, dimensional lumber use, attachment to the home, etc…. After ...
If you see this bird, listen to what it’s telling you
If you see this bird knocking on your house it's telling you something. This is what the damage starts to look like. This is what happens untreated see below. The reason the woodpecker is attacking the house is it can tell there are wood destroying insects in the home ...
Draft Guard Warning
Wanted to share a few issues I've personally seen with the TV advertised Draft Guard. Once this cloth based device gets wet it wicks into the home. If left unchecked it will result in water damage. 2 photos one at the door the second with the damage caused. If you use it ...
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 ...
