Introduction Poor detailing in siding is common in newer construction and is the most common cause for animal access in new homes. This is true for both fiber cement products and wood siding products although we are seeing a lot fewer wood siding products used in...
Value of Engineers After a Disaster Disasters such as hurricanes are cause for concern for everyone near the Gulf Of Mexico. Within minutes of a hurricane’s landfall, everything built in a span of few years, can be gone in seconds. Not only are properties affected,...
By D.M. Robinson, P.E. Introduction My last article I discussed what I thought a minimum home inspection should include to allow an inspector to be able to provide a statement of the general condition of the equipment upon completion of the inspection. I thought I...
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...
By D.M. Robinson, P.E. When I first got into the home inspection business, it was with a company named Associated Inspection Services. I was running a mechanical equipment installation/maintenance company called Triangle Service Company. At that time an acceptable...
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...
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