Kitchen Ventilation
How can a kitchen remodel go so wrong? A better question, what if you failed to have your home checked by a professional inspection consultant? Let’s clear the air, literally.
A Comprehensive Guide to Type B Vent Caps
Type B vent caps are essential components of gas venting systems, ensuring the safe and efficient removal of combustion byproducts from gas-fired appliances1. This is a detailed overview of Type B vent caps, focusing on their styles, types, shapes, and applications. It also examines the materials used in their construction, relevant standards and regulations, and […]
Can Wind Washing Clean Your Plow
When the wind blows against your house and leaks air inside, it loses the battle with the wind. The idiom “clean your plow” can refer to outwitting someone or something, or winning a contest. Leaky buildings lose the wind washing battle, and correcting the issue post-construction is challenging. The most common type of wind wash […]
Vent Free Fireplace Odor
This week I inspected a home with a vent-free fireplace. They’re common in Central Mississippi. After lighting the log set, my nose picked up a distinct odor. It smelled like a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The seller had three dogs and two cats – all inside/outside pets. If you’re having trouble […]