by Steve Vacha | May 2, 2015 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Steps of Biblical Proportions By Steve Vacha My wife recently came home from a Bible study and told me the steps to the main Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, are not consistent. They were purposely laid out in an irregular pattern to emphasize to the pilgrim...
by Jon Vacha | Mar 10, 2015 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Garage Safety By Jon Vacha With the rise of “never stop improving” and “more saving, more doing” more and more home owners are becoming do-it-your-selfers. Every now and then we will run into the handy work of someone who didn’t go about things in the best possible...
by Home Standards | Jan 10, 2015 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Lots of Hot Air and Gases By Tim Krof As winter approaches and the thermostat plummets below zero, we will all be depending on our furnaces to keep us warm and toasty. The monthly costs to run this appliance will vary depending on outside temperature, thermostat...
by Jon Vacha | Nov 10, 2014 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Keeping Heads out of Gutters By Jon Vacha Most gutters are designed to perfectly fit those gutter clips that Christmas lights hang on to. Gutters are also good for grabbing on to if you slip on a roof during an inspecting and start to slide off. When it rains they...
by Steve Vacha | Sep 22, 2014 | Newsletters
When It Rains It Pours By Steve Vacha My father was fond of saying that. He usually wasn’t talking about the weather. Our recent weather does fit this saying. Who can remember rain like we have been having? Homes that have never taken in water have had water in...
by Steve Vacha | Aug 4, 2014 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Roof Inspections Important By Steve Vacha During inspection walk-throughs one of the biggest questions buyers have is “what is the condition of the roof?” Home insurance companies are starting to focus more and more on that the same question. 10 years ago most...
by Jon Vacha | Jun 17, 2014 | Newsletters, Plumbing
Inspecting Houses is a Gas By Jon Vacha “CSST gas pipe needs grounding.” Have you ever heard that from a home inspector? Chances are you have, it’s a common home inspection topic. Any house built before 2009 that has CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) gas pipe...
by Steve Vacha | Mar 25, 2014 | Newsletters, Plumbing
Sump Pits & Pumps by Steve Vacha A wet basement can create a lot of problems and quickly lead to thousands of dollars in damage. A basement that lets in moisture from the exterior can also provide conditions for mold growth, creating health and breathing...
by Steve Vacha | Feb 18, 2014 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Roofs and Hail Damage by Steve Vacha One of the most important areas we inspect are roofs. Roofs do not last forever. Mother Nature takes a toll on our roofs in the form of hail, wind, and her beating sun. With our weather becoming more intense and...
by Jon Vacha | Jan 20, 2014 | Attics, Newsletters
Not So Classic Attic Status By Jon Vacha Recently, while outside walking around a house that I was inspecting a neighbor yelled over the fence, “have you seen the raccoon yet”? Apparently, there was a hole in the soffit near the roof in this house and the...
