EVEN NICE GUYS GET IT WRONG SOMETIMES. This week I inspected a wood stove and chimney that was installed several years ago by a well intentioned and very nice older gentlemen. Unfortunately he got it wrong, very wrong. The chimney was installed upside down and had...
This issue has come up several times recently and I wanted to address it once and for all. When you hire an inspector you will be asked to sign an agreement which explains the limitations and scope of the inspection. Within most of these agreements will be a...
1 DIRECT DOWNSPOUTS OUT AWAY FROM THE HOME. All downspouts should be at least 8’away from the foundation wall. We see a lot of leaky basements as a result of downspouts draining next to the home. 2 CHECK YOUR SHINGLES ON A REGULAR BASIS It is vital that the shingles...
Tips for the seller: With so many homes on the market sellers need to develop strategies that will set them apart from other home sellers. Having a pre-sale inspection is one of the greatest advantages you can have in a slower market. Prospective buyers will be drawn...
Recently I came across what is known as alligatoring paint on wood siding. I thought the problem might have been due to using the wrong type of paint but a quick call to Pat at Border Paint soon cleared up the real issue. Pat said that what happens is that after many...
This is just a quick reminder to anyone who might be planning a trip abroad. We all carry cell phones now a days and phone companies know how to make us pay. I recently traveled to the United States and Mexico on a cruise. Having experienced high cell bills in the...
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