CCA Treated Lumber Q/A
Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is a pesticide containing chromium, copper, and arsenic used to treat lumber. CCA protects wood against termites, fungi, and other pests that can degrade wood products or threaten their integrity. Chromated arsenicals have been used as wood preservative pesticides since the 1940s. In December 2003, CCA manufacturers stopped producing products for […]
How to Prevent Water Contamination When Using Handheld Shower
If you are considering adding a handheld shower or the home you’re buying includes the fixture, ensure you don’t accidentally contaminate your potable water via a “cross-connection.” A cross-connection is the potential for nonpotable water (soapy water, contaminated water, etc.) to be drawn or mixed into your potable water. A few examples of a cross-connection […]
3 Rules for Venting Attics
Let’s keep it simple. These 3 rules will help you properly ventilate your roof.
Inspecting The Chimney Crown
It’s been said that a chimney without a crown is like a house without a roof. Most homeowners never think about masonry chimney maintenance beyond the occasional flue cleaning. Although a chimney may seem like a relatively simple structure, several important components must work together to keep a fireplace system in good working order. One […]
How Soil Destroys Buildings
Know that all houses settle. The amount may be so small as to be undetectable or maybe so uniform as to leave no signs, but it unquestionably happens.