The EPA has designated January as radon action month. This is a good time to have your home checked for radon if you have never done so. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is now the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, next to smoking. The radon gas comes from… Read more »
One of the items I write up most frequently is a downspout that empties right at the foundation. At best they have a 18″ extension that doesn’t drain the water away from the foundation. So you ask, “Why is this so important?” The downspout carries a tremendous amount of water from the the roof during… Read more »
The more houses that I inspect the more I find with problems with attic ventilation. You may say, why is that such a big deal? There are several reasons you want your attic to be ventilated properly. Here are a few of the most important; Keep mold from becoming an issue. Without proper ventilation/air flow… Read more »