What are collar ties and what do they do? Collar ties are wood frame members that are installed across the rafters. They are connected from…
A brick veneer exterior wall consists of a wood frame inner wall and a four inch thick brick outer section. The veneer does not have…
It is common practice to have a New Jersey home inspection when you are considering purchasing a home, it is becoming more and more common…
Slab on grade construction poses many challenges for the New Jersey home inspector. Slab construction is a poured floor that is on the grade level.…
While performing home inspections in NJ, I come across EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System) exterior siding quite often. usually this type of exterior siding is…
It never fails that probably the single most prevalent issue that I find while doing home inspections is the lack of grading away from the home. I…
When you purchase your next home chose your home inspector wisely. Hiring a professional NJ home inspector before purchasing a home is a smart…
There are two types of oil burners. One type is called a gun type burner and the other is called a vaporizing burner. In a…
Hard stucco is also prone to moisture retention. EIFS has received a lot of bad press and rightly so but there are many potential moisture…
Residential Inspections – Covers the exterior grounds, grading, water management, foundation, exterior trim – fascia – soffits, doors, windows, roof and gutter system. All visible…