Preparing Your Home for Severe Weather Season
Late summer and early fall are the most active storm periods in many parts of the country, and preparing your home…
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Insurance vs Inspection: Understanding the Difference
Insurance vs. inspection: in the days following a significant summer storm, many homeowners find themselves managing both at once, filing an…
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Sewer Backups After Heavy Rain: Why They Happen
Sewer backups after heavy rain rank among the most unwelcome plumbing events a homeowner can experience. When wastewater rises through floor…
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HVAC Units After Storm Events: What to Look For
Outdoor HVAC condensing units are installed in exposed locations and designed to operate through normal weather conditions. They aren’t, however, immune…
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When Storm Water Becomes Interior Damage
Storm water becomes interior damage when a home’s water management systems — gutters, downspouts, grading, foundation drainage — get overwhelmed by…
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Lightning and Electrical Systems: What Gets Checked After a Strike
A lightning storm that passes close to a home — or that strikes a nearby tree, utility pole, or structure —…
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Wind Damage to Siding and Trim: What’s Cosmetic and What’s Structural
IWind damage to siding and trim after a significant summer or late-summer storm can leave exterior building materials visibly displaced: siding…
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Hail Damage vs Normal Roof Wear: How Inspectors Tell the Difference
Hail damage vs. normal roof wear is one of the more common diagnostic questions after a significant summer storm. One of…
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Air Conditioning Performance in Extreme Heat
An air conditioning system that is running all day and struggling to keep the home below 80 degrees on a 105-degree…
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Foundation Movement During Dry Conditions
Foundation movement during dry conditions is a mechanism distinct from the wet-weather movement most homeowners think of first. Foundation movement discussions…
