Re-thinking Solutions to Ice Damming
As autumn approaches, leaves and temperatures are dropping. To the delight ofskiers everywhere, snow will…
Structures 101 – “This house isn’t going anywhere.” Or is it!
Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are…
Solving Structural Problems With Soil Screw Anchors
Everybody knows there is no such thing as the perfect house. As home and building…
Truss Uplift
An Uplifting Experience Truss uplift has nothing to do with plastic surgery or under- garments.…
Knob and Tube Wiring & Home Owner’s Insurance
In recent months, a number of our clients have discovered that they can’t obtain insurance…
Basement Apartments: Untangling the Web
Basement apartment, granny flat, accessory unit; no matter what it is called, there are many…
Home Improvement Costs
The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical…
Condensation
We encourage clients and real estate agents to call us with technical questions. We get…
Winter Window Woes
Did you know that extreme winter cold can place undue stress on your house? Consider…