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Structural Configuration and Floor Slopes

Doing inspections for the last 30 years, with most of my work on wood framed residential structures, I commonly find floor slopes at the second floor of a structure which indicate some sagging of the structure has occurred. Often such sagging results in floor slopes...

Expose Nails-New Construction

Expose nails and nail holes through the roof are common occurrences in new construction. Can you see the nail in the picture? Often these nails are not visible except when walking the roof. If the roof is safe to access and conditions are safe Professional...

Pumping Concrete

Have you ever wondered how they place concrete in residential construction? Typically a concrete pump truck is used to place the concrete exactly where they want it. I happened to be working next to a foundation that was being fabricated today and though I would...

Storm Surge

Storm surge can be more lethal than the the storm or hurricane. This video from the National Weather Service provides a good...

Beat The HEAT

If you live in Texas and you have been here the last few days you know they have been HOT! Texas heat can be dangerous and in construction consulting and on daily inspections we work in the weather rain or shine hot or not so we have to be careful not to become...

Voids At Your Foundation?

If your foundation has been repaired and you have voids like the one shown in the picture along the edge of the foundation you need to regrade soil as soon as possible. These voids can occur within 1 to 2 years after a foundation has been repaired as a result of...