Many older homes in the Greater Houston area, those built before the mid-80s, rely on galvanized steel pipe for water distribution. For the Houston area, galvanized pipe has been considered a good quality material that provides a good service life. Typically, the...
We are still getting requests into the office for foundation inspections due to cracks in the walls, brick, and separations between construction materials. This time of year we are normally starting to get a bit more rain and cooler temperatures. These conditions are...
Flashing used to seal penetrations through a roof system are commonly referred to as roof jacks in the Houston area. On a composition shingle roof, one of the most common roofs in our area, these flashing are often poorly installed by roofing crews creating a greater...
Is water the next oil? Water conservation is a growing concern among engineers working in water supply infrastructure in Texas and other western states. I attended a National Association of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE) seminar a couple of years ago and one...
Watering your foundation is not the same as watering your yard. While a yard sprinkler system can be sufficient to maintain the performance of your foundation in some cases, for many home owners, it is not going to be effective in the hottest parts of the summer. ...
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