- EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System) - EIFS is the acronym for Exterior Insulated Finishing System. EIFS is a synthetic stucco applied over foam sheathing. This exterior wall finishing system is a non-load bearing finish that gives the exterior a stucco-like appearance. There are currently two types of EIFS systems in use; a barrier type and a water-managed version. All barrier EIFS [...]Read More about EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System)
- EIFS Check List - This is not something you want to forget about, you should consider that you have a potentially problematic exterior finish. Failure on your behalf to inspect the exterior and have professional maintenance carried out may be a very expensive omission on your behalf. Yon need to inspect for missing caulk, damaged flashing, or any discoloration [...]Read More about EIFS Check List
- Exterior Brick - A brick exterior requires less maintenance than most other forms of exterior. With a little preventative maintenance brick can be the most enduring exterior used in today’s homes. Deterioration of the bricks outer surface is the leading cause of all the problems that affect brick. The main reason for the deterioration of a brick surface [...]Read More about Exterior Brick
- Hardboard Siding (Masonite) - Often referred to as Georgia-Pacific®, Weyerhaeuser® or Masonite® siding, this type of siding is in fact made by numerous different manufacturers. Each company’s fiberboard is made in roughly the same manner and tends to have the same general problems. Reason for the Problem After this siding has been installed for some length of time it [...]Read More about Hardboard Siding (Masonite)
- Hardy Plank (Fiber Cement Siding) - Hardy Plank™ is the trade name for one brand of fiber cement siding, there are numerous other brands that are similar. These siding products manufactured with a wood grain finish, resemble conventional wood lap siding when installed. It is a man made product that has very few drawbacks verses similar looking lap siding made of [...]Read More about Hardy Plank (Fiber Cement Siding)
- Masonite® - Often referred to as Georgia-Pacific® or Hardboard siding, this type of siding is made by numerous different manufacturers. Each company’s wood fiber board is made in roughly the same manner and tends to have the same problems. After this siding has been installed for some length of time it tends to expand slightly. This causes [...]Read More about Masonite®
- Painting Aluminum Siding - Aluminum siding can be successfully painted using a good quality latex paint. The siding must be cleaned using a pressure washer prior to painting. To insure that the paint adheres properly to the aluminum, a bonding additive must be mixed to the primer coat. Applying paint without a bonding agent will result in the paint [...]Read More about Painting Aluminum Siding
- Painting Vinyl Siding - Vinyl Siding can be painted, but the end result is usually a disaster. The paint often does not adhere properly. (Yes, there are a few manufacturers making a paint they say will work on vinyl) The vinyl expands and contracts quite substantially as it gets hot and cold, leaving unpainted lines showing the original color [...]Read More about Painting Vinyl Siding
Dayton, Ohio Home Inspectors
Gas Line Dirt Legs
Gas and particularly natural gas piping may have traces of sediment or particulates in it, especially if work has been done to the underground piping under the street. To trap any contaminates before they flow into the appliance, blocking the burner and creating problems for the home owner a series of dirt legs are installed. […]Read More about Gas Line Dirt Legs
Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
A badly placed thermostat plays havoc with the heating and cooling of a house. In this case the wall light creates a warm zone beside the thermostat causing it to register hotter than the rest of the house. This means that it reaches what it registers as the set temperature shutting the furnace down before […]Read More about Thermostat Placement Is Crucial
Bath Overflow Loose
All too often the overflow on the bathtub is loose or worse yet loose and the gasket damaged. If the bath is filled up to the overflow and it is loose the water will go down behind the tub which if it’s on the second floor could damage the ceiling. The water can also create […]Read More about Bath Overflow Loose
Bonding Gas Piping
A bonding wire is often mistaken for a ground wire, it does not go to ground but back to the electric panel. When it is connected to black iron *(steel)* piping the paint under the clamp must be removed with a rasp or sandpaper to make a good contact, paint reduces the contact rendering the […]Read More about Bonding Gas Piping
High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
High efficiency furnaces recognisable by the white PVC flue pipe, installed in an unheated attic is not your best choice of location, it may be the only place to put it which does not change the fact that it is not ideal. Yes, many builders and furnace installers are installing them in the attic without […]Read More about High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic
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Dayton, OH 45402
