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Proper Site Drainage for Residential Buildings Many homeowners are unaware of how much slope (grade) is needed around a house foundation. This is an important issue, because if land grading […]

Indications You Have a Foundation Problem How can you determine if you have a foundation problem?   It’s not as big a mystery as many might think.  If the structure of

What is an Arc Fault? Most people are familiar with the term arcing. Arcing may be intended, such as with an arc welder or unintended, such as when a tree

What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter? A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is there to protect people from electrical shock, so it is completely different from a fuse. This is different from a

Why Bond Gas Piping? Bonding is provided primarily to prevent a possible electric shock hazard for persons coming into contact with the gas piping and other metal objects that are

Air Duct Maintenance Do you really need to pay good money to have your air ducts cleaned? The short answer is “probably not.” But before you call up dad to chant “I told

Caulking Around Doors and Windows Before You Start Caulking should be applied when the temperature is above 45 F with low humidity. Also, caulking may take up to 24 hours

Cooling Equipment Maintenance You wouldn’t drive your car 100,000 miles without changing the oil. The same logic holds true for your home comfort system. Regular HVAC preventative maintenance is the

What is EIFS? In the United States the International Building Code and ASTM International define Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) as a nonload bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation board attached

Legal Issues Stemming from EIFS EIFS systems have been the subject of several lawsuits, mostly related to the installation process and failure of the system causing moisture buildups and subsequent