Fall Preparations
A great seasonal list from our friends at houzz.com. Seasonal maintenance is fundamental to preventing winter water damage. Repairs now will prevent expense later....
Fall Maintenance
Commercial and residential buildings will benefit from early maintenance before cold weather arrives. Clean gutters and downspouts. Reseal exterior woodwork- fences, pergolas, sheds, and trellises should be inspected and included in the process. Check for pest infestation and associated damage- small animals, e.g. mice and...
Building Water Leaks and RAIN
Moisture is often a silent building wrecker. An insignificant slow drip can cause a substantial amount of damage....
Winter Tips
State Farm posts this advice for cold winter temperatures and storms- When the mercury plummets Even if you've taken the right preventative steps, extreme weather conditions can still harm your pipes. Here are a few more steps you can take: A trickle of hot and cold water might...
Water Damage
Water damage is common. A licensed plumber can be a valuable asset in damage prevention....
Fall Yard Work
The most important thing to remember to include as part of fall yard work is to prepare outdoor faucets for winter. Remove hoses and be certain exterior water spigots are shut off. It may be a good idea to have a plumber look at exterior...
Real Estate Ethics
Property inspection is fundamental to successful real estate purchases. A competent inspector, completing an objective assessment, will identify apparent/potential deficiencies and save prospective buyers untold future expense and lingering unhappiness. Competence and unbiased opinion is also a quality cornerstone in selecting a licensed real estate agent...
Humidity and Mold Growth
The arrival of warm summer weather provides opportunity for fresh air through screened windows and doors. Summer breezes are refreshing. Remember to close windows and doors when outdoor humidity levels rise. Basement windows should remain closed as well to keep humid ambient air out and to...
Water, Mold, & Building Materials
Building Science Corporation is a credible resource with unbiased factual information. BSI-027 is a fascinating examination of the prevalence of microbial growth in new buildings. This excerpt is interesting and the photographs included in the article are truly remarkable. "Mold is pretty easy to understand. No water...
Moisture Control Guidance
The EPA publishes Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance. Site Drainage is fundamental to effective moisture control. There is a pdf. section devoted to construction methods in basement and crawl space condensation control. Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair can restrict condensation...
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