Following a winter storm, many homeowners become concerned about the weight of heavy snowfall on their home’s roof. The questions asked are: “Is my roof going to hold all that snow, or will it collapse?” and “How can I prevent a roof collapse?” Answers: Most homes today are constructed and designed to bear the weight …
The main advantage to a newer home is that there is less damage, both from Mother Nature and from previous occupants. You typically get to create your own damage or watch it happen naturally. The main disadvantage to a newer home is that you do not know what kind of damage Mother Nature and other …
A building permit is required by most municipalities for new construction, remodeling, additions, and updates. A fee is usually paid for the permit and given final approval by the local building inspector once the project is completed. A home permit history is a search of the building permits awarded and approved for a home by …
Introduction Dayton Homes being constructed today are more energy efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. However, the benefits of foundation insulation are often overlooked. Heat loss from an improperly …