Drainage, Waste, and Vent Pipes (DWV)

Drainage, Waste, and Vent Pipes (DWV) The drainage waste and vent pipes in your house are required to have a certain slope. The pipes should slope 1/4” per foot. In other words, for every inch the pipe travels horizontally it should drop 1/4”. Water doesn’t run up...

Retaining Wall Problems

Retaining Wall Problems Retaining walls are often overlooked items by homeowners. During a recent inspection I found this retaining wall that have moved a large amount. Due to hydrostatic pressure the soil and water behind the wall have caused it to move several...

Crawlspace Moisture Issues

Crawlspace Moisture Issues Related to our last post about ventilation issues, this crawlspace had moisture infiltration issues caused by negative grade, grey water dumping beside foundation, downspouts terminating improperly, gutter system missing, and an active...

Crawlspace Ventilation

Crawlspace Ventilation The importance of crawlspace ventilation can often be overlooked until it is too late and the damage has already occurred. The crawlspace is often neglected and most homeowners rarely go under the house, so it’s out of sight and out of mind....

How Not to Fix Things – Roof Edition

How not to fix things – Roof Edition I have found numerous problems on the roof of a house over the years doing home inspections. During a recent inspection I found this, “gem” of a roof I thought I would share. The roof was composed of 3-Tab shingles. Typical...

Crawlspace Fun

Crawlspace Fun Crawlspaces are so much fun! You just never know what you are going to find in crawlspaces. One day it’s zombie spiders, and the next it’s very large snake shed…or sometimes you come face and eyes with the real thing! This crawlspace was extremely tight...