Scaling or spalling is the shedding of flakes of hardened concrete at the surface. It can be caused by a number of conditions:

Bats are nocturnal mammals found in most inhabited places throughout the world. Bat infestation in homes, especially in attics, can be a health hazard, as well as a nuisance, for homeowners. This technical paper provides interesting facts about bats, helps you spot signs of a bat infestation, discusses bat diseases, and offers tips for removal.

Fire, food safety, smoke, gas and charcoal safety are only a few. Read the attachment for more barbeque safety

Many homes are in great electrical shape, but when homeowners or non-licensed contractors try to make electrical modifications or repairs there can be issues. Here is just a sampling of the types of issues to look out for that are very common

Top five reasons you need a sump pump cover for both safety and to make sure you pump can work

Sharing a single chimney with other types of applainces can be dangerous

Too many times people are trapped in a burning house and cannot escape. This review will help you to understand an Egress window. All sleeping rooms must have two means of egress (escape). Typically one doorway and at least one window

Properly connecting a dryer to an outside vent terminal is not as simple as it might seem….

You need to be concerned with the total length of run of the pipe, the type of pipe you use, how many bends are in the pipe, and the design/shape of vent terminal at the end of the pipe.

Asbestos siding was used extensively in buildings and homes from the 1930s until the 1970s, when its use was banned. Originally, asbestos siding was used because of the fire resistant properties of asbestos. Because asbestos is both a mineral and fibrous material , adding asbestos to siding materials  increases strength and durability, while providing some insulation and fireproofing to the structure. When asbestos first came out was called as the “miracle mineral”. It remains, to this day, a very durable product.

Water is surprisingly damaging to a home. Rain water that continually falls off a roof and pools around the foundation of a home can have very harmful long-term effects! That is why gutters on a home are very important.