Ductwork isn't sexy but that doesn't matter. You'll only see the ductwork if you're building a house, remodeling or crawling around an unfinished attic. Once the walls and ceilings get closed up, all the ductwork gets hidden from sight. So What is Ductwork? Ductwork is used to control the …
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Building Inspections Protect the Homeowner
Building inspections are used by local government to insure that residential and commercial construction is done following current building codes. Inspections are done by people certified by the state or the International Code Council, in one or more building disciplines including residential …
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Interior Finishes We Can See
Houses are made up of many layers that extend from the outside envelope, to the interior of your home. Some materials are hidden in the walls, while interior finishes are the materials we can see. The interior finishes in a house include: Interior doors. Interior trim from the ceiling …
Find Your Home Inspector at InterNACHI
Being able to find a certified home inspector near your house, through an organization like the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) is really helpful. It's the largest organization of residential and commercial inspectors offering their members and impressive menu of …
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Rainscreen
A rainscreen isn't one product or feature. It's more of an installation technique where a gap is created between the siding on your house, and the water/weather barrier behind the siding. This rainscreen gap allows any water that penetrates the siding, to have an easy way to exit your house with …
Scuppers for Draining a Roof
Scuppers are found on most homes with flat roofs, to provide a way for water to drain off the roof and reduce the chance of a roof leak. Scuppers are installed at the base of the roof and may either be: Wide openings at the edge of the roof, enabling water to flow off the roof …
