Time for Winter Annual Furnace Service

Time for Winter Annual Furnace Service

We get our first real cold front this week and I am reminded that bi-annual service of your HVAC system is a good idea.  As I was working through an attic space a few days ago ran across a furnace flue separated in the attic. This was a foundation inspection, and I...
We Provide Certified Infrared Thermography

We Provide Certified Infrared Thermography

Professional Engineering Inspections has added thermography to our tools when performing building investigations.  Edward Robinson the principal engineer at Professional Engineering has obtained his Level 1 – Category 1 Building Investigations certification as a...
You are Losing Kitchen Countertop Outlets

You are Losing Kitchen Countertop Outlets

New home buyers are losing countertop outlets in the kitchen, and in some cases adjacent rooms, because of changes in the rules for island and peninsula outlets.  As of the adoption of the National Electric Code 2023 Edition and under the provisions of this edition...
Blistering of Composition Shingles

Blistering of Composition Shingles

Blistering of composition shingles is not uncommon in the Houston area. It tends to occur when there’s a defect in the manufacture of the shingles, causing moisture in the layup of the shingles to vaporize after installation and causing small blisters. These blisters...
Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

This last weekend marks the start of hurricane season and while we don’t have any threats, yet predictions are that this will be a very active season.  We have put together a page of recommendations and links to keep you informed about hurricane preparedness in...