Foundation Articles

When most homebuyers have an inspection done, their biggest priority is to ensure there are no catastrophic defects with the house they are buying. By catastrophic they usually mean no issues that are going to be terribly... 

Roof Articles

Ice Dams and leaking roofs in the winter Since it is snowing here in Cincinnati, I thought I’d write a quick article on Ice dams and the possibility of leaking roofs. Ice dams form when snow melts either from the top... 

HVAC Articles

Furnaces come in 3 types of efficiencies.  Low, mid and high.   The lowest efficient furnaces are typically 40 years old or more.  You’d be surprised how many of these are still in use in homes.  I live in... 

Recent Articles
Efficiency of Furnaces...

Furnaces come in 3 types of efficiencies.  Low, mid and high.   The lowest efficient furnaces are typically 40 years old or more.  You’d be surprised how many of these are... More »

Ice Dams...

Ice Dams and leaking roofs in the winter Since it is snowing here in Cincinnati, I thought I’d write a quick article on Ice dams and the possibility of leaking roofs. Ice dams form... More »

Cracks in a Home’s Foundation...

When most homebuyers have an inspection done, their biggest priority is to ensure there are no catastrophic defects with the house they are buying. By catastrophic they usually mean... More »

Weep Holes...

Weep holes are required on newly constructed homes with brick veneer siding.  Weep holes need to be located at the lowest course of brick around home (where brick sits upon concrete... More »