Roof decking is supposed to be installed in such a way that it provides the roof covering with a solid base to attach to and a strong support to transfer snow and wind loads. In order to provide this strong and solid base, the roof decking is to be...

A Short History Behind Crawl Spaces:   To understand when crawl space encapsulation is reasonable, a good understanding of the history and purpose of crawl spaces is needed. “Prior to the Second World War, crawl space con- struction in...

  In North Carolina & South Carolina a common type of termite is called "Eastern Subterranean Termite." Subterranean termites can grow very large colonies with millions of termites, which can do considerable damage in a short...

When buying a log cabin home, there are a few import things to consider related to the exterior of the home. One theme you will notice if you read my blogs is that water is a home’s worst enemy. Most of the defects I find during home...

  If you are buying or if you own a home built in the 2000’s, it most likely has fiber cement siding. As its name suggests, fiber cement siding is a cement based material known for its longevity and decay resistance. However, like...

  Copper plumbing is the one plumbing material that has stood the test of time due to its resistance to corrosion. However, the important word in that description is “resistance.” Copper plumbing, like anything in this temporal...

  Managing Lot Drainage: What You Need To Know   Water is a home’s worst enemy.  Many water penetration issues in foundations are a result of lot drainage being improperly managed. Lot and concrete surfaces catch a great...

If you have a split HVAC system, your system is made up of two basic components. An outside unit, and an inside unit. In this article I am going to focus on the outside unit. This unit is known as the Condensing or Compressor Unit. The purpose of this...

  When it is time to update your siding of your home, depending upon the type of siding you are installing, it is often recommended that you have the wood trim around doors, windows, fascia, soffits, etc wrapped with aluminum. This type of...

      Understanding Your Electrical Service and Safety Hazards to Avoid Your electrical service comes from the utility point of connection at the street to your electric meter used for billing. The service then enters the main...

The man-made portion of the foundation of a home starts with the footing, the first building component that contacts the supporting soil. A footing that is designed and built well is one with these characteristics: It is supported properly with...