by Home Standards | Nov 20, 2024 | HVAC, Attics, Heating and Air, Home Inspections, Insulation
Why Whole House Fans are Useful and How We Inspect Them Jon Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services Whole house fans can be a fantastic addition to your home, especially during seasons with hot days and cool evenings. These fans work by pulling...
by Home Standards | Sep 19, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Electric, Home Inspections, Insulation, Plumbing, Safety
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | May 6, 2022 | Attics, Insulation, Safety
On a recent inspection we found some vermiculite insulation in an attic. Vermiculite insulation was created with the naturally occurring vermiculite mineral that was heated until it popped like popcorn, making it light and porous and suitable for insulation. The...
