by Home Standards | Dec 11, 2013 | Newsletters, Uncategorized
Chimneys: Santa & Safety By Tim Krof What a great Holiday Season! I hope everyone enjoyed good times with family and friends!! I had an interesting time this year when a relative tried to start the customary holiday fire after dinner was served. Have you ever...
by Jon Vacha | Nov 15, 2013 | Electric, Newsletters
Not So Shocking Truth By Jon Vacha A GFCI outlet is an outlet with the little push button that you see in bathrooms and kitchens. But why is there a push button and what the heck does GFCI mean? During inspection walkthroughs GFCI outlets are almost always discussed....
by Steve Vacha | Oct 25, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Vinyl Siding By Steve Vacha Vinyl siding is the most commonly installed exterior cladding for residential construction in the United States and Canada. This siding has low maintenance and does not deteriorate like many other types of siding. However, as with any...
by Steve Vacha | Sep 20, 2013 | Electric, Newsletters
Going where most buyers don’t go. by Steve Vacha So, what is with this picture I took recently at a home? Looks like a normal electrical panel with a screw driver sitting on top of it. This very scenario killed a young man I am told who was doing mission work at a...
by Jon Vacha | Aug 19, 2013 | Newsletters, Plumbing
Pipe Types By Jon Vacha The word “plumbing” derives from the Latin word for lead. During much of modern human history, lead was used for water piping due to its malleability. The Romans used lead piping for their aqueducts and bath houses. Lead plumbing lines...
by Home Standards | Jun 1, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Composition Board Siding By Tim Krof Composition siding is a composite wood product made from wafers of wood pressed together and coated in resin, then formed into a board. Composition board siding had a rough beginning. Weyerhauser was one of the first major...
by Steve Vacha | May 1, 2013 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Heating and Air, Newsletters
Tips for Summer Maintenance by Steve Vacha Every season has its maintenance and things to remember. Number one problem for most home owners is not controlling surface water. Extensions as needed and keep gutters clean. Maintaining sprinkler systems: Verify...
by Home Standards | Apr 23, 2013 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Troublesome Roof Leaks by Steve Vacha There are few things that concern a prospective buyer as much as moister penetration into a home. When it comes in the form of a roof leaks, it can really raise red flags for them. If roof leaks are not addressed in a timely...
by Home Standards | Apr 14, 2013 | Attics
Even new construction should be inspected, especially if you are not familiar with the Builder. Here is a spot over the master bedroom/bath area I recently found around the side of the garage attic area that somebody forgot to insulate…whoopsie!! -Tim Krof
