As a part of our work requests we take care of homes that have been inspected for the purposes of resale. In the majority of these homes, we have found that when a roof replacement has been done that the ducts have been left disconnected. The ducts we … [Read more...] about Roof replacement problems
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Tell Me Where It Hurts
Come share a cup of Joe with Joe at Contractor Café Anyone who knows me well, knows that I enjoy a good cup of Joe. I also have a bunch of useful knowledge about all things related to homes and remodeling that I am more than willing to share. To put … [Read more...] about Tell Me Where It Hurts
I Have Knob & Tube Wiring
During almost every remodeling project Levco does, especially in Boise's historic North End, we encounter Knob & Tube Wiring. It was the craze back in the late 1800's to the early 1900's, it was relatively safe ( compared to kerosene or gas lamps) and … [Read more...] about I Have Knob & Tube Wiring
Sway Back Structure
I was looking at a home inspection book that it had a picture of a structure that had several distinct problems. The roof had peaks at each gable end and a sway back in the middle. It also had bulging walls. This turned out to be a symptom of missing … [Read more...] about Sway Back Structure
What is Asbestos
Asbestos is a mined substance commonly found in all sorts of building materials. In the meantime it was used since the days of the ancient Greeks for its many fire resistant and its ability to be used as cloth. It has gone in and out of vogue. There had … [Read more...] about What is Asbestos
