When houses have full basements, the occupants tend to become very aware when water seeps into the lower levels. That is not always the case with crawlspaces. In fact, crawl spaces are rarely entered and it is not at all uncommon for owners to not know their condition; to include knowledge of water seepage. This…
“The house we wish to buy was built in 1970 and has wood double hung windows. They seem to fit pretty well so we think they will perform well when supplemented with storm windows. Would you recommend this or would you suggest replacement windows?” From an energy standpoint supplementing the windows with storm windows is…
“My roof is streaked with black stains. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them? The shingle manufacturer says that staining isn’t covered by the warranty because it doesn’t affect the performance of the shingles.” The staining may be attributed to mildew formations and can sometimes be removed with pressure washing. Be…
