- Damp Proof Course
- A non-permeable membrane placed above ground level in a brick or stonewall to prevent moisture seeping up into the structure.
- Damp Proofing
- Actions taken to stop the passage of moisture through a wall or floor. Material i.e.; plastic sheeting used to stop moisture penetration.
- Decking
- Wood covering the roof, under the shingles. Usually OSB board.
- Deferred Maintenance
- Maintenance that has not been carried out when it was needed.
- Deflection
- Bending or sagging that occurs when structures are subjected to heavy weights, furnishings, people, Etc. Some sagging is acceptable.
- Deterioration
- Damage occurring over a period of time, due to a lack of maintenance.
- Door Jam
- The frame that holds a door. The wood on both sides are called the jambs, an across the top the head jam.
- Dormer
- Framed window unit projecting through the sloping side of the roof.
- Double Coverage
- Application of asphalt roofing such that the lapped portion is at least two inches wider than the exposed portion, resulting in two layers of roofing material over the deck.
- Double Hung Window
- Window with two moving sashes one above the other.
- Double-glazing
- Two panes of glass with an air space between them in a sealed unit. Increases the insulation factor. May be gas filled to further increase the insulation.
- Doubled Up Conductors
- The wiring of two or more circuits to a fuse/breaker.
- Downspout
- Pipe between the gutter and the drain.
- Drip Edge
- A non-corrosive, non-staining metal used along the eaves and rakes to allow water run-off to drip clear of underlying construction.
- Dry Rot
- A fungus that destroys wood, needs moisture and warmth in a dark environment.
- Drywall
- Usually refers to gypsum board, a board made of plaster sandwiched between two sheets of paper.
- Ducts
- The large pipes or tubes used to move air between the heating or cooling equipment and the vents.
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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Xenia, OH 45385
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120 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45402
