Chimney Crown
The chimney crown is the concrete (sometimes stone) layer that
Failure Modes
Last spring I was doing some work to my gutters
Grease traps
Many of the older cities in the Chicagoland area have
Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
Throughout the vast majority of the U.S.A., nonmetallic sheathed cable
Mold
I frequently get asked if my inspections include mold testing.
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire sprinkler systems are becoming very common in new construction
In Case of Emergency
Preparing for emergencies is rarely much fun, but it’s something
Sump Pump and Ejector Pump
Many houses have a sump pump, and most newer houses
Rafter ties
One very important structural problem that I look for on
