Dangerous Drywall
I recently came across an article about the health risks associated with, …”Volatile sulfur compunds and traces of strontium sulfide that are emitted by this defective wallboard” Sulfur containing drywall is damaging homes around the country. Its a new problem that needs to be addressed. Building Science has defined many of these problems which were Read More
Searching for leaks in the Heart of the Gold Coast
Yesterday’s inspection was a doozy. I had been hired to find a leak or two in a building located in the city’s Gold Coast area. I brought a student along to do some mentoring. It was her first inspection and she came in an outfit with no sleeves on the blouse and very expensive pants. Read More
Traits That Make a Great Home Inspector
For the past 25 years, the Building inspection career has emerged and flourished, but most people don’t have a clue as to what’s expected of inspectors or whether the inspection career would be a good fit for them. There are several clear and specific traits that keep those of us who are successful in the Read More
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