First time Home purchase traps and tips
Purchasing a home can be frightful, particularly if you're a first-timer. I know this because that was once me. I've now been thru the process twice and have learned a couple of things along the way....
View ArticleChinese Drywall and Toxicity
Amidst a wave of Chinese import scares, ranging from toxic toys to tainted pet food, reports of contaminated drywall from that country have been popping up across the American Southeast. Chinese...
View ArticleDeck Construction for your Home
Residential decks can be constructed over steep areas or rough ground that is otherwise unusable. Decks can also be covered by a canopy or pergola to control sunlight. Deck designs can be found in...
View ArticleChimney Installation and Your WETT Inspection
WETT Inspectors are Certified by the Wood Engergy Thermal Transfer, which is a non-profit organization that is used by most insurance companies. WETT requirements are taken from CSA, Building Code and...
View ArticleWood Burning Level 2 Inspection for WETT
The Scope of a Level 2 WETT Inspection is termed as “Accessible” , which includes the following: 1) A Level 1 inspection, and (2) an inspection of all “accessible” components of the system for...
View ArticleProtect Your Home From Insects
Wood is a biological material. If protected from moisture and insect attack, it can last for centuries. When wood is not properly protected, however, it will succumb to biological processes that...
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