Archive for March, 2008
GFCIs Saves Lives
Saturday, March 29th, 2008If you own an older home and have had a home inspection recently you may know what a GFCI is. If not, you many have no idea. GFCI is the abbreviation for the special outlets found at the counter tops of kitchens, bathrooms, and other hazardous locations in new construction. The abbreviation [...]
How not to install rolled composition
Thursday, March 27th, 2008This is an example of how not to install a rolled composition roof surface. As you can see from the photo, the fasteners used to secure the roof in place were driven exposed. This will allow water to leak around the shafts of the nails resulting in numerous leaks. This roof will [...]