Cid Herlein
How to connect gutters.
When installing gutters make sure they discharge into the next portion. If not, it will leak. This is incorrect.
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Healthy Home and Mold Inspections
Cid Herlein
Sep 271 min read
Leaves are falling!
Leaves are starting to fall. 🍂 Make sure you keep your gutters clean to prevent water damage! 💦
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Cid Herlein
Sep 251 min read
Dryer vent goes where?
Improper venting of a dryer typically results in moisture being deposited in various areas of the room. Moist air serves as a breeding...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 241 min read
Aluminum Wiring???
Solid aluminum wire was used in residential electrical systems in the 1960s and 1970s, but is now considered a potential fire hazard: ...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 231 min read
Where should kitchen exhaust fans terminate?
Kitchen exhaust fans should vent outside to remove excess humidity, smoke, steam, and cooking odors from the kitchen: Improves air...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 191 min read
Do you have a dehumidifier?
When was the last time you emptied your dehumidifier? Is it full? Here is your reminder to get it emptied or better yet, run an external...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 161 min read
Spray foam in attic?
When we fully encapsulate an attic with spray foam, we must provide conditioned air. We have essentially moved the envelope of the home...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 151 min read
What is the number one enemy for our home?
When it comes to our home, water is the number one enemy. 💦 Water will cause erosion which will lead to settlement, it will deteriorate...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 121 min read
Water heater install..
This water heater install is very dangerous. When they upgraded the heater we should have rebuilt the base and/or installed seismic...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 111 min read
Three prong versus four prong dryer outlet.
The main difference between a 3-prong and 4-prong dryer is the wiring configuration: 3-prong Has two hot wires and a neutral wire, but no...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 91 min read
What do we inspect?
Top to bottom, inside and out. We inspect every aspect of your home that we can. Make sure when hiring an inspector that they are...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 81 min read
New Construction Ready? No...
Multiple confirmations that home is 100% ready to move in and does not need inspection. Here is a picture right after opening the front...
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Cid Herlein
Sep 51 min read
Real Estate contracts can be dry.
However, if any part of it does not suit your needs, you can request modifications before you submit the contract to the seller.
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Cid Herlein
Sep 41 min read
Rusted Ductwork?
Uninsulated and rusted ductwork can cause a number of problems, including: Corrosion: Condensation that forms on metal ductwork during...
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Cid Herlein
Aug 271 min read
Drip Edge Flashing - Roof
Drip edge flashing is essential for maintaining the integrity of your roof and preventing issues like wood rot and leaks. It directs...
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Cid Herlein
Aug 181 min read
As a reminder.. infrared cannot see through walls.
Ghost inspector? No, just the power of reflection. 🪞🤦♂️
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Cid Herlein
Aug 171 min read
Insulation Is So Important!
Which is why we always check it from the attic and with infrared!
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Cid Herlein
Aug 131 min read
Electrical Inspection
An electrical home inspection assesses the safety and functionality of a property's electrical systems and is done by a certified home...
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Cid Herlein
Aug 81 min read
Samsung Recall Link
Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Samsung-Recalls-Slide-In-Electric-Ranges-Du...
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