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...
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...
