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Structural
Ceiling Cracks: A Structural Warning Sign or Cosmetic?
Know which ceiling cracks are serious and which ones are just cosmetic.
Water Heater
Do You Need A Permit To Install Or Replace An Existing Water Heater?
Codes have changed over time and it's wise to safely install a new water heater,
Structural
Sloping and Sagging Floors: What’s Acceptable and When A Structural Concern
Sloping floors are often one of the warning signs that structural engineers look for when analyzing a house.
Creaking Floors – The 4 Main Reasons
Drywall Cracks – What causes cracking, when is it structural?
Ceiling Cracks: A Structural Warning Sign or Cosmetic?
Cracks In a Concrete Garage Floor: When Are They Serious
Foundation Cracks: Causes, Seriousness and When To Worry
Drywall Cracks at Door and Window Corners – Causes and When Serious
Seasonal Articles - Winter
Furnaces & fireplaces
Foundation
Frost Heaving and Ice Lenses Cause Structural Damage to Foundations and Basements
Foundation damage and basement wall cracks may result from frost heaving and ice lenses, especially homes with poor drainage.
Foundation
Flood Damage to Foundations and What to Check
Foundation issues often get over looked after a flood because they are less visible than most other damage.
Fireplace
Soot and Creosote build-up in fireplace
When burning wood in a fireplace, there is usually some soot or creosote that builds up over time. If too much builds up, there is a safety concern.