The floor structure is only as strong as its weakest link. If the furnace installers cut a floor joist to install some duct work it is likely the cause of the bounce. By cutting out more then 1/3 of the floor joist you can weaken it to the point that it cracks and...
Most of the dugout style basements I come across have a perimeter type footing that holds the home up and an inside half wall that holds the dirt back in the basement. Much of the time the inside half wall is leaning inwards due to the pressure of the soil. On several...
This photo shows a transition point where two rooflines come together. The resulting valleys that are created here have to be constructed to withstand the extra snow load in these areas. In this case the valleys have sagged considerably and an abnormally heavy...
A well documented renovation /repair is worth its weight in gold when its time to sell your home. As a home Inspector I see things all the time that concern me. In order to do my job I pass these concerns on to my clients. This week I came across a home that had...
One of the most misunderstood areas of the home is the crawlspace. There has been disagreement on several parts of the crawlspace for decades. The big questions are; do you heat the area or keep it at the outside temperature, should the walls be insulated and vapour...
The structure of a home depends upon a network of components all working together to form a safe and strong building envelope. Most homes in the past half century or so have been designed by builders with the help of architects and building engineers and more...
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