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Gaps in the Roof Deck (Asphalt Shingles)
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Inspecting a roof covering gets complicated because of access issues, snow, rain, and an ... -
Roof Sags
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com During a home inspection, we check structural elements and consider basic standards. We lo... -
Attic Insulation Gaps and Goofs
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?
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Roof and Siding Clearance
Smart Inspector Science Why Roof and Siding Clearance Is Essential By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Siding manufacturers sp... -
Chimney Flashing Leaks
Smart Inspector Science When Leaks Occur in “Perfect” Chimney Flashing By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. - htoyh.com - tom@htoyh.com Roofs never leak ... -
When Fresh Paint on Windows Is a Red Flag
Smart Inspector Science By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com You pull up to inspect a house. From a distance, it looks great (P... -
Water Softener Basics
SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) It’s important to understand water softening systems a... -
Attic Ventilation by the Numbers - Smart Inspector Science
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Why do we inspect attic ventilation? Because it’s designed to protect a home. Ventilation ... -
What Is a Ton of Cooling? - Smart Inspector Science
Ever hear of a two- or three-ton central air conditioner? Does this mean a two-ton air conditioner weighs 4,000 pounds? Or is it a random term that tech folks use to impress us? -
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... -
Smart Inspector Science - Air Conditioning – What You Can’t See
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Home inspectors visually inspect and report on residential air conditioning sy... -
ASHI Smart Inspector Science - Cantilevered Deck Issues
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com A “cantilevered” deck or balcony is hung on the side of a building with no support posts. ...
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