If you are buying or selling a home in Indiana chances are you will need a Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) inspection. Some sellers and agents consider the WDI inspection to be a “nit-picky” item- just another obstacle in the path to closing the deal. But the truth is...
I-joists are engineered truss joists that are lighter and less expensive than typical floor joists. There are two parts to an I-joist, the flange and the web. The flange cannot be modified. Cutting, notching, or putting holes in the flange will weaken an I-joist. The...
The Attic An attic is an unconditioned space between the roof and the ceiling or walls of the building’s inhabited rooms. In a small house with a pitched roof, the attic is usually partially or fully accessible. In a house with a low-slope roof, it may be inaccessible...
Controlling water around your home can save you thousands of dollars in repairs. You should have the surface around your home sloping away to allow the water to properly drain. Allowing the water to flow towards your home could potentially cause the water to settle...
June is National Garage Door Safety Month. Here is a list of 10 common garage door accident types, and tips and how you can prevent them from ever happening. Playing With Garage Doors Nearly 100 children are injured each year playing with garage doors, whether riding...
