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Attic Insulation Gaps and Goofs

by Thomas Feiza September 12, 2022

We have all inspected attics and noticed large gaps in the insulation covering the ceiling of the living space. Or maybe they were just small areas of uneven insulation. We make a note in our inspection report about gaps in insulation, but how did they get there?

Posted in attic, htoyh, insulation, smartinspectorscience, weathertightcorp

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Smart Inspector Science - The Painter Made It Rain!

by Thomas Feiza July 25, 2022

Smart Inspector Science - The Painter Made It Rain!

By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc, HowToOperateYourHome.com I had inspected a home near Milwaukee in the summer about 10 years ago. My client called re...

Posted in airflow, attic, baffles, condensation, dewpoint, expert advice, furnace, humidity, insulation, leak, moisture, mr fix it, painting, smart inspector science, tom feiza, ventilation, venting, weathertight

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ASHI Smart Inspector Science - Bath Fan Venting Issues

by Thomas Feiza June 29, 2022

ASHI SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE Bath Fan Venting Issues by Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (www.htoyh.com) Bath fans are essenti...

Posted in ashi, bath, condensation, defect, ductwork, efficiency, expert advice, fan, howtooperateyourhome, htoyh, insulation, liability, mr fix it, smart inspector science, tom feiza, ventilation, venting, water damage

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The Ice Dam Cometh - Smart Inspector Science

by Thomas Feiza February 16, 2022

The Ice Dam Cometh - Smart Inspector Science

By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com During a winter inspection, you notice an ice dam—a thick, solid ridge of ice that built u...

Posted in defect, gutters, heat, home inspection, ice, ice dam, insulation, leak, roofing, shingles, snow, ventilation, water damage, winter

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