by Home Standards | Jan 3, 2013 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Flue Safety By Tim Krof A properly installed and functioning flue is essential for home safety. Carbon monoxide and other gases are lighter than air and will float up through a flue without the assistance of a blower. Flues need proper clearance from combustibles and...
by Home Standards | Dec 1, 2012 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Stopping Ice Dams by Steve Vacha If a home has a history of ice damming, fall is the time to try to prevent further problems. Ice damming occurs with heavy snow on the roof starts to melt. The melting is usually caused by inadequate insulation in the attic. Too much...
by Home Standards | Oct 24, 2012 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Duct Cleaning By Steve Vacha Duct cleaning typically involves the use of specialized tools to dislodge dirt and other debris in ducts and then having them vacuumed out. The EPA suggests that you should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if: –...
by Home Standards | Sep 2, 2012 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Balancing Act By Steve Vacha We all know that air has volume. If air is removed from a room it creates a vacuum. This vacuum will naturally equalize itself by pulling air in from another space. And if air is being pushed into a room in the form of a warm air vent,...
by Home Standards | Aug 25, 2012 | Newsletters, Uncategorized
Seller’s Block By Steve Vacha Many of us grow to be very emotionally connected to our homes. They are where we find comfort and rest. Even the inadequacies or deferred repairs often become normal to us, (especially to some of us males). When it comes time to...
by Home Standards | Jul 5, 2012 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Decks and Safety Concerns By Steve Vacha Decks are an important and valuable component on many homes. Decks are usually elevated above the ground which makes proper construction and design a critical feature. Often decks are built by home owners after new...
