It is that time of year once again. Dry weather and warmer temperatures are upon us. It seems like this time of year just sneaks up on us every year and it is dry before you know it. On the inspections I am performing I am just starting to see the soils showing...
Peter Schkeeper is a friend and colleague of mine. We served together on the board for the National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers. He has since retired from the board and has started a new project making informative videos, training, and providing some...
I don’t often find brick ties properly installed. They should always be installed so that you pull them up to lay brick not down. This ensure water runs toward the brick, and not toward the building. Good job...
Some water entry problems may be evident, others can be much more difficult to diagnose. Water entry can result in damage to finishes, structure, and may affect HVAC performance and indoor air quality. Identifying potential water entry problems and diagnosing known...
The question of whether a building’s below grade plumbing drains should be tested comes up frequently during building evaluations. Although testing is not terribly expensive it is yet another layer of expense that a client must consider against the value of the...
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