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Archive for December, 2009

How To Prevent Poor Attic Ventilation

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
One of the easiest ways to prevent poor attic ventilation is by checking to see if attic insulation is blocking the soffit vents. The ventilation process of an attic is fairly simple. The soffit vents act as intake vents, allowing cool air to enter into the attic, while the ... Continue reading.

S Trap Under a Bathroom Sink

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Today I was doing an inspection on a house and quickly noticed that all the sinks in the home were plumbed with S traps. This is actually no longer allowed and something that should be corrected. If you have S traps under your sinks and been noticing a stinky smell ... Continue reading.

How To Support Floor Joists

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
As a home owner, It's important to know the proper way a floor joist should be supported. Improperly supported floor joists is something I commonly see when performing home inspections so I wanted to make sure I included the information here for you on the blog. Floor joists should be supported ... Continue reading.