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 | Feb 26, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Concrete the Magical Mud. by Steve Vacha Concrete is an integral part of home construction. Throughout the centuries and in many places still today, people live in mud or earth homes. As society has progressed, our building materials have improved. The ingredients...
by Home Standards | Feb 1, 2013 | Mold, Newsletters
The Truth About Mold By Jon Vacha Mold plays an important part in our ecosystem by breaking down and recycling material in nature. Mold can become troublesome when it is allowed to grow inside our homes. It is important to know where to look for mold so a problem can...
