In this day and age, it's all about building energy efficient homes. We put a lot of emphasis on insulation, especially in attics. Sufficient attic insulation is a key aspect of maintaining a comfortable and energy efficient home. But believe it or not, it is just as important to allow for a certain degree [...]
So you just moved into your brand new beautiful house. The home inspection is complete and everything is looking great! But after a few days you start to notice something strange - even when you try to switch it off, the bathroom exhaust fan keeps running continuously by itself. What's up with that? As [...]
As 2023 comes to a close, we thought it'd be fun to take a look back at some of the fails, highlights and all-around anomalies we have seen this year. Our company handles a large number of home inspections and rental inspections across the CO Front Range. So naturally, our inspectors are going to [...]
Water and moisture are one of the biggest threats to the exterior of a house. So it is crucial to have a solid exterior defense system to protect your home. Of course, you need a suitable roof, a good foundation and siding, and sufficient grading. But even if a home is well equipped with [...]
Having good indoor air quality in the residential setting is essential to healthy and safe living. The kitchen is one of those rooms that can heavily influence the content of your indoor air - think steam, smoke, grease, fumes etc. It's no wonder then that so many kitchens are equipped with exhaust fans. As [...]
Each year when spring comes around, it's a time to shake off all that winter dust and spruce up your property. It's spring cleaning time! Winters can be rough (especially in Colorado), so by the time spring rolls around, many components of the home will be ready for a much needed cleaning and/or maintenance. [...]
Having a consistent and reliable water supply is an essential component in modern day homes. In the ideal scenario, water enters your home, and travels evenly to all faucets, spigots, sprinklers, etc. But how do we achieve such an optimal distribution of H2O? The answer, of course, is through water pressure. We've all enjoyed [...]
Choosing the right in-home heating and cooling system is an important job. You need a product that will condition the living space safely, sufficiently and efficiently. There are a lot of different options out there, all with their own pros and cons. In this blog, we will shed light on the air source heat [...]
The exterior of a home is a very important thing. It provides the armor that protects its inhabitants from the unpredictable elements of the world. The foundation, siding, windows and roof work together to (hopefully) keep you safe and sound in your humble abode. But as important as all those elements are, they would [...]
A TPR Valve, or Temperature & Pressure Release Valve, is a safety device located on a water heater or boiler. As indicated in its name, this apparatus is designed to release water if the temperature or pressure in a water tank exceeds safe levels. They are critical components of hot water systems and play [...]
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