Termites – Your Quiet Natural Disaster
March 22, 2018
…has lots of friends! Termites are Your Quiet Natural Disaster Termites are just bugs, right? Wrong. This may sound crazy, but termites cause more damage to homes in the US…
Holiday Home Safety Tips
December 8, 2020
…around their neck and choke. Avoid mittens with strings for children. The string can get tangled around the child’s neck and cause them to choke. Watch children and pets around…
The Ace of Spades: Are You Gambling With Your Deck?
March 23, 2018
…Forest Products Laboratory (www.fpl.fs.fed.us) a national research laboratory of the US Forest Service has provided scientific research on wood, wood products and their commercial uses in partnership with academia, industry,…
Landscaping Do’s and Don’ts
April 15, 2015
…any type of exterior cladding. Moisture attracts termites – Moisture is the #1 “conducive condition” for termite infestations. Plants are organic “cellulose-based” organisms. Guess what termites eat? Cellulose-based organisms. While…
TXHO Termite Stickers
October 27, 2017
3×5 stickers for wood destroying insect inspection. These stickers are ONLY for TXHO inspectors….
TXDF Termite Stickers
October 27, 2017
3×5 stickers for wood destroying insect inspection. These stickers are ONLY for TXDF (Dallas, Forth Worth) inspectors….
Combustion Air: What Is It? Why Is It Important?
November 6, 2009
…including gas boilers, the same rules apply. So, what is combustion air? According to the Housing Industry Research Center, the definition is as follows: (http://hisearch.org/C.aspx) Combustion Air – (1) Air…
What Is A Zinsco Panel And Why Should I Care?
March 14, 2012
…manually and power is continuing to be supplied to the panel until the service can be terminated or wires melted. It’s important to note other branded electrical panels manufactured at…
The Challenge of Inspecting Historic Homes
January 19, 2021
…to evaluate your findings in terms of a historic perspective. Current codes become less relevant. Safety and structural integrity become the priority. Evaluate potential defects in terms of the question,…
How to Prevent Water Damage to Your Home
April 2, 2018
…as a defect in a home inspection, the most common question is “Huh?” “Grading” is simply a term to help describe surface elevation changes when compared to other areas around…