Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter. When installed properly, they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope....
Interior Single-Wall Metal Chimneys Our inspectors look for exposed interior single-wall metal chimneys that are not continuously enclosed where they extend through closets, storage areas, or habitable spaces, or where the surface of a chimney could come into contact...
Copper, while perhaps permissible in some locations, is not ideal for natural gas. Sulfur in the gas, depending upon its concentration, can degrade the copper. There are approved flexible gas lines that can be used to supply appliances that may need flexibility, but...
Foundation systems have other members besides the perimeter foundation wall. In your basement or crawlspace, look for posts and concrete supports, or piers. Posts should stand straight and be firmly installed underneath the girder or support beams. At the bottom of...
Circuit breakers straddle the hot bus bars, and if there’s an overload on the branch circuit—the affected circuit trips and automatically stops the flow of electricity to that branch in your home. Breakers also serve as the starting points for the electricity which...
