by Inspector | Dec 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month we discussed wood roofing material. So for this post I wanted to dscuss a more common roofing material – asphalt shingles.Most of us trust our roofing contractors to install asphalt shingles properly. But how should they be installed? How...
by Inspector | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
While not too common to find on home inspections here in WA, some people choose to go for wood for a natural look and these can also be found in a variety of sizes and colours. Because the cuts are so different, shake roofs are completely unique from one another. In...
by Inspector | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
In line with our home energy theme this month, we wanted to talk about light bulbs.If you have many incandescent lights in your home, you could be paying for it as they convert around 10% of the energy they consume for lighting. Essentially, this means that the...
by Inspector | Nov 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are going to show that it doesn’t have to be difficult to save money on your bills by showing you some better ways to cool and heat your house. According to recent reports, around half of all energy can be attributed to these tasks, so here is how you can reduce...
by Inspector | Oct 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
See those white pipes in the picture to the left? That is schedule 40 pvc drain line used for plumbing vents. But why are plumbing vents necessary?Plumbing vents are an important part of how your drain system works. There are many codes and regulations that determine...
by Inspector | Oct 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
