Supporting Structure Garages can have obvious problems and less obvious problems. Any apparent alterations to the supporting structure, for instance the trusses, require the approval of a structural engineer or architect. The same for any joists, cross beams, or...
Basements are often below grade and carry a high risk of water intrusion. Soil absorbs moisture during rainfall and releases in into the basement through any cracks in the foundation, resulting in leaks. Water can also end up in the basement through something called...
Are You Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but, depending on the findings, it may have the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information over a short period of time. Your inspection...
Roofs and the Value of Your Home Your roof not only keeps you isolated from weather conditions, primarily moisture, it protects you from all outside weather conditions. The roof materials, the underlayment, insulation and ventilation all play a role in keeping you dry...
Types of Wood Boring Insects There are several insects that can cause significant damage to your home. Termites are the most common and can be drywood or dampwood varieties, but carpenter ants and some powderpost beetles can also create very serious problems in the...
Why Do People Sell “As-Is”? Sellers on occasion will be interested in selling their home ”as-is” for any one of a number of reasons. It removes any liability for problems and defects in the home, it allows them to avoid the expense of fixing it up to sell, or perhaps...
