by Home Inspector | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
While we’re on the subject of roofing, we thought we might spend some time talking about a well-loved, but somewhat niche roofing material – clay roofing. Clay roofs come in tiles or shingles, and they’re usually pretty easy to spot. They have a...
by Home Inspector | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many homes across the United States have what’s called a “cool roof.” Of course, this term doesn’t mean that their roof wears sunglasses and hangs out with the popular crowd – or, whatever your definition of being “cool” is! A...
by Home Inspector | Jul 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve had the unfortunate displeasure of dealing with a leaky roof, you know how irritating it can be to repair the damage. Either you find one spot on the roof that you think is causing the problem and it turns out to be a different spot entirely, or you...
by Home Inspector | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Should you use green lumber for your next construction or renovation project? Like most options for building materials, the answer is: “it depends.” Green, or “wet” lumber is called that way because it’s freshly-cut wood that hasn’t...
by Home Inspector | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of a baghouse? If not, you’re not alone – most people haven’t! However, baghouses are used by a lot of different types of businesses – mostly those that generate a lot of dust or other airborne pollutants. They’ve been...
by Home Inspector | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we round the corner toward summertime, we think of many of the popular activities associated with sunshine and warm weather. Swimming in a pool, for example, can be refreshing, fun, and great exercise for the whole family. However, owning a pool comes with many...
