by Inspector | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s widely held that around 10-50% of a home’s energy loss happens through windows and doors. Of the energy lost through windows, it’s believed that about 90% of the energy is transmitted through the glass itself. One of the technologies that help...
by Inspector | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that more often than not, the lumber that makes up the “skeleton” of your home goes through extensive processing before it gets assembled into framing? One big part of the process is to dry out the lumber using a kiln or other method. The...
by Inspector | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
When a homeowner invests in installing a deck on their home – regardless of whether it’s an addition, a new build, or a renovation, some very common things may be easy to overlook. One of those most common things is the structural support needed to...
by Inspector | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Are you thinking of selling a home? If so, it’s a good idea to look into some techniques or pro tips for drumming up as much interest as possible. One example of a pro tip you might get is to keep your home as clean as possible during the listing. Here are a few...
by Inspector | Feb 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever thought about wearing personal protective equipment, or PPE, while you’re caring for routine tasks around your home, or performing DIY home improvement projects? PPE is used to protect yourself from a wide variety of safety hazards, and PPE comes...
by Inspector | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the many tools in the toolbelt of a professional home inspector is the mighty infrared camera. Thermal imaging is used to identify the general temperature of areas or objects. The camera does this by measuring the infrared energy and displaying it on the...
